GP practices in the West Berkshire council area: access and ratings
There are 13 GP practices in the West Berkshire council area, with 157,458 registered patients between them (September 2026). 171,745 people living in West Berkshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 85% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in West Berkshire have 1,769 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 13 practices in West Berkshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 75% at Eastfield House Surgery to 97% at Dr Howells & Partners, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 7 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Howells & Partners has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (92%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Howells & Partners | 4,410 | 9,687 | 97% | 92% | Good | 1,442 |
| The Boat House Surgery | 10,462 | 12,183 | 92% | 74% | Good | 2,581 |
| The Bucklebury Practice | 8,784 | 8,858 | 90% | 87% | Good | 1,574 |
| Hungerford Surgery | 6,689 | 7,180 | 89% | 91% | Good | 1,889 |
| The Downland Practice | 11,028 | 11,098 | 87% | 76% | Good | 2,065 |
| Burdwood Surgery | 10,347 | 10,373 | 85% | 67% | Good | 931 |
| Lambourn Surgery | 5,717 | 6,118 | 85% | 87% | Good | 1,250 |
| Mortimer Surgery | 10,251 | 11,260 | 84% | 78% | Good | 1,640 |
| Theale Medical Centre | 10,377 | 10,895 | 82% | 53% | Good | 2,410 |
| Falkland Surgery | 13,112 | 14,505 | 81% | 67% | – | 1,508 |
| Thatcham Health Centre | 17,880 | 17,901 | 80% | 55% | Good | 2,410 |
| Strawberry Hill Medical Centre | 22,269 | 22,350 | 76% | 61% | Good | 2,152 |
| Eastfield House Surgery | 15,013 | 15,050 | 75% | 57% | Good | 1,907 |
There are 1,769 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in West Berkshire, fewer than England's 2,171 and Thames Valley's 2,121. Practices recorded 515 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 60% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | West Berkshire | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,769 | 2,121 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 515 | 451 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 60% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 18% | 19% |
85% of West Berkshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most West Berkshire residents are The Potteries (4,177), Drs T A Underwood & M A Thompson (3,958) and Western Elms Surgery (3,303).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of West Berkshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The Potteries | 4,177 | Reading |
| Drs T A Underwood & M A Thompson | 3,958 | Reading |
| Western Elms Surgery | 3,303 | Reading |
| Westwood Road Health Centre | 2,784 | Reading |
| Coley Park Surgery | 2,697 | Reading |
| Grovelands Medical Centre | 1,929 | Reading |
| Goring & Woodcote Medical Practice | 1,424 | Reading |
| Tadley Medical Partnership | 1,341 | Tadley |
| Ramsbury & Wanborough Surgery | 708 | Marlborough |
| Milman & Kennet Surgery | 316 | Reading |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in West Berkshire is cancer (4.5% against 3.8%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | West Berkshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.0% | 15.2% | 25,305 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.3% | 14.3% | 19,275 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 10,849 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.9% | 7.9% | 8,810 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.2% | 4.6% | 6,510 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.5% | 3.8% | 7,099 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 4,061 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3,979 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,902 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2,425 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 824 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,850 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,070 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,332 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,046 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,195 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 863 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 707 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 594 |
- Bracknell Forest (2,623 patients per GP)
- Buckinghamshire (2,053 patients per GP)
- Cherwell (2,037 patients per GP)
- Oxford (1,962 patients per GP)
- Reading (2,419 patients per GP)
- Runnymede (2,102 patients per GP)
- Slough (2,637 patients per GP)
- South Oxfordshire (1,849 patients per GP)
- Vale of White Horse (2,017 patients per GP)
- West Oxfordshire (1,944 patients per GP)
- Windsor and Maidenhead (2,039 patients per GP)
- Wokingham (2,592 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in West Berkshire?
13 practices are located in the West Berkshire council area, with 157,458 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are West Berkshire residents registered with a GP?
85% of the 171,745 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The Potteries (4,177).
How many patients are there per GP in West Berkshire?
1,769 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in West Berkshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in West Berkshire?
46% of appointments at practices in West Berkshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.