GP practices in the West Northamptonshire council area: access and ratings
There are 37 GP practices in the West Northamptonshire council area, with 454,725 registered patients between them (September 2026). 473,513 people living in West Northamptonshire were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in West Northamptonshire have 2,438 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 37 practices in West Northamptonshire with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 38% at St Luke's Primary Care Centre to 97% at Dr's Rookledge, Dean, Llewellyn, Gower & Knight, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 8 are above England and 9 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Saxon Spires Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, 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's Rookledge, Dean, Llewellyn, Gower & Knight | 6,557 | 6,578 | 97% | 91% | Good | 1,762 |
| The Saxon Spires Practice | 16,080 | 16,237 | 96% | 93% | Good | 1,724 |
| Denton Village Surgery | 5,837 | 6,352 | 93% | 86% | Good | 1,663 |
| Crick Medical Practice | 6,398 | 6,519 | 90% | 90% | Good | 1,608 |
| Greens Norton Medical Centre | 14,622 | 14,680 | 89% | 55% | Good | 1,512 |
| Springfield Surgery | 11,298 | 12,441 | 88% | 67% | Good | 2,430 |
| Abington Park Surgery | 12,677 | 12,739 | 86% | 55% | Good | 2,319 |
| Moulton Surgery | 13,344 | 14,242 | 85% | 58% | Good | 3,993 |
| Bugbrooke Surgery | 10,673 | 10,688 | 85% | 60% | Good | 1,750 |
| Leicester Terrace Health Care Centre | 17,485 | 17,402 | 84% | 54% | Outstanding | 2,052 |
| Danes Camp Surgery | 15,031 | 15,071 | 84% | 60% | Good | 1,643 |
| Brook Health Centre | 9,125 | 9,225 | 83% | 62% | – | 2,790 |
| Queensview Medical Centre | 9,718 | 9,638 | 83% | 53% | Good | 2,759 |
| Brackley Medical Centre | 14,943 | 16,043 | 82% | 65% | Good | 2,589 |
| Byfield Medical Centre | 7,554 | 8,268 | 82% | 69% | Good | 1,902 |
| County Surgery | 4,050 | 4,013 | 82% | 75% | – | – |
| The Crescent Medical Centre | 7,096 | 7,050 | 81% | 76% | Good | 5,036 |
| Danetre Medical Practice | 12,715 | 12,854 | 81% | 66% | Good | 1,996 |
| Towcester Medical Centre | 11,737 | 11,862 | 80% | 52% | Good | 1,629 |
| The Pines Surgery | 11,236 | 11,425 | 80% | 65% | Requires improvement | 2,158 |
| Woodview Medical Centre | 11,142 | 11,170 | 79% | 64% | Good | 2,367 |
| Dr T Crawford & Partners | 9,385 | 9,443 | 78% | 51% | Requires improvement | 1,768 |
| Abbey House Medical Practice | 21,729 | 21,977 | 78% | 47% | Outstanding | 3,236 |
| Langham Place Surgery | 10,127 | 10,011 | 77% | 69% | Good | 1,868 |
| Kingsthorpe Medical Centre | 6,513 | 6,537 | 76% | 85% | Good | 1,969 |
| Abington Medical Centre | 14,550 | 14,539 | 75% | 36% | Good | 2,330 |
| King Edward Road Surgery | 11,617 | 11,475 | 74% | 43% | Good | 1,852 |
| Wootton Medical Centre | 7,917 | 7,913 | 71% | 49% | – | 3,904 |
| Park Avenue Medical Centre | 15,231 | 15,103 | 69% | 45% | – | 3,726 |
| Maple Access Surgery | 14,242 | 14,070 | 67% | 53% | Good | 4,012 |
| Favell Plus Surgery | 12,034 | 12,213 | 67% | 45% | Good | 4,722 |
| The Parks Medical Practice | 18,271 | 22,748 | 66% | 59% | Good | 10,036 |
| Mayfield Surgery | 8,601 | 8,669 | 64% | 40% | Good | 2,211 |
| The Mounts Medical Centre | 16,385 | 16,257 | 62% | 32% | Requires improvement | 2,081 |
| Delapre Medical Centre | 19,603 | 19,742 | 58% | 31% | Inadequate | 2,777 |
| Brook Medical Centre | 5,471 | 5,517 | 54% | 23% | Good | – |
| St Luke's Primary Care Centre | 23,865 | 24,014 | 38% | 18% | Good | 4,848 |
There are 2,438 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in West Northamptonshire, more than England's 2,171 and Northamptonshire's 2,413. Practices recorded 534 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%).
17% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | West Northamptonshire | Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,438 | 2,413 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 534 | 531 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 60% | 59% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 46% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 17% | 18% | 19% |
94% of West Northamptonshire's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most West Northamptonshire residents are Watling Street Practice (5,364), The Stonedean Practice (4,032) and Earls Barton Medical Centre (3,461).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of West Northamptonshire registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Watling Street Practice | 5,364 | Milton Keynes |
| The Stonedean Practice | 4,032 | Milton Keynes |
| Earls Barton Medical Centre | 3,461 | Northampton |
| Banbury Cross Health Centre | 2,263 | Banbury |
| Cropredy Surgery | 1,952 | Banbury |
| Husbands Bosworth Surgery | 1,576 | Leicestershire |
| Market Harborough Medical Centre | 1,257 | Market Harborough |
| Deddington Health Centre | 1,094 | Banbury |
| Dr Sansome and Partners | 799 | Kettering |
| Hightown Surgery | 775 | Banbury |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in West Northamptonshire is chronic kidney disease (4.8% against 4.6%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | West Northamptonshire (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.3% | 15.2% | 69,570 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.2% | 14.3% | 51,313 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.8% | 7.9% | 28,710 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.4% | 6.6% | 27,169 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.8% | 4.6% | 17,245 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.5% | 3.8% | 15,726 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.5% | 3.0% | 11,508 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9,907 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 7,347 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 7,059 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1,732 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 3,869 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 3,697 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2,611 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2,599 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3,149 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2,264 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2,143 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1,261 |
- North Northamptonshire (2,369 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in West Northamptonshire?
37 practices are located in the West Northamptonshire council area, with 454,725 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are West Northamptonshire residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 473,513 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Watling Street Practice (5,364).
How many patients are there per GP in West Northamptonshire?
2,438 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in West Northamptonshire, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in West Northamptonshire?
46% of appointments at practices in West Northamptonshire took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.