GP practices in the West Devon council area: access and ratings
There are 5 GP practices in the West Devon council area, with 55,233 registered patients between them (September 2026). 59,519 people living in West Devon were registered with a GP in July 2026, 86% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in West Devon have 1,552 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in West Devon with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 76% at Abbey Surgery to 97% at Chagford Health Centre, with a median of 90% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Chagford Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (95%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chagford Health Centre | 2,955 | 3,331 | 97% | 95% | Good | 1,294 |
| Yelverton Surgery | 7,094 | 7,503 | 94% | 94% | Good | 1,443 |
| Tavyside Health Centre | 11,747 | 14,114 | 90% | 78% | Good | 1,357 |
| Okehampton Medical Centre | 15,132 | 15,332 | 86% | 57% | Good | 2,220 |
| Abbey Surgery | 14,167 | 14,953 | 76% | 72% | Good | 1,423 |
There are 1,552 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in West Devon, fewer than England's 2,171 and Devon's 1,863. Practices recorded 505 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 65% of them face to face. 34% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
31% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | West Devon | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,552 | 1,863 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 505 | 626 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 65% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 34% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 31% | 25% | 19% |
86% of West Devon's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most West Devon residents are Dr AMJ Bower and Partners (2,988), Holsworthy Doctors (2,597) and Blake House Surgery (791).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of West Devon registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Dr AMJ Bower and Partners | 2,988 | Crediton |
| Holsworthy Doctors | 2,597 | Holsworthy |
| Blake House Surgery | 791 | Beaworthy |
| Wallingbrook Health Group | 471 | Chulmleigh |
| Cheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice | 431 | Exeter |
| Launceston Medical Centre | 330 | Launceston |
| Moretonhampstead Health Centre | 303 | Newton Abbot |
| Callington Health Centre | 92 | Callington |
| Ashburton Surgery | 44 | Newton Abbot |
| Castle Gardens Surgery | 43 | Torrington |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in West Devon is osteoporosis (2.3% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is diabetes (7.5% against 7.9%).
| Condition register | Age group | West Devon (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 20.0% | 15.2% | 11,003 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.6% | 14.3% | 7,196 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 9.1% | 6.6% | 4,804 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.5% | 7.9% | 3,497 |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.1% | 3.8% | 3,332 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.6% | 4.6% | 2,586 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.7% | 3.0% | 2,566 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2,042 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 1,630 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.3% | 1.2% | 660 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1,155 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1,045 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.2% | 0.8% | 555 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.2% | 0.8% | 645 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 546 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 417 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 382 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 350 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 319 |
- East Devon (1,690 patients per GP)
- Exeter (1,924 patients per GP)
- Mid Devon (1,381 patients per GP)
- North Devon (1,691 patients per GP)
- Plymouth (2,280 patients per GP)
- South Hams (1,542 patients per GP)
- Teignbridge (1,819 patients per GP)
- Torbay (2,120 patients per GP)
- Torridge (1,728 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in West Devon?
5 practices are located in the West Devon council area, with 55,233 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are West Devon residents registered with a GP?
86% of the 59,519 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Dr AMJ Bower and Partners (2,988).
How many patients are there per GP in West Devon?
1,552 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in West Devon, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in West Devon?
34% of appointments at practices in West Devon took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.