GP practices in the Winchester council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the Winchester council area, with 132,773 registered patients between them (September 2026). 142,127 people living in Winchester were registered with a GP in July 2026, 87% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Winchester have 1,748 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 10 practices in Winchester with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 75% at Bishops Waltham Surgery to 96% at The Gratton Surgery, with a median of 89% (England: 77%). 8 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Twyford Surgery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gratton Surgery | 5,759 | 7,227 | 96% | 79% | Good | 1,710 |
| West Meon Surgery | 1,551 | 2,734 | 95% | 91% | Good | 1,367 |
| Twyford Surgery | 9,435 | 10,034 | 92% | 93% | Good | 1,401 |
| Friarsgate Practice | 24,459 | 24,576 | 90% | 71% | Good | 2,264 |
| Alresford Surgery | 8,620 | 10,035 | 89% | 73% | Good | 1,278 |
| Wickham Surgery | 13,833 | 14,315 | 89% | 74% | Good | 2,480 |
| St Paul's Practice | 23,283 | 23,343 | 88% | 79% | Good | 1,322 |
| The Denmead Practice | 8,080 | 10,680 | 87% | 82% | Good | 2,054 |
| St Clements Partnership | 15,612 | 15,780 | 80% | 61% | – | 1,757 |
| Bishops Waltham Surgery | 13,361 | 14,049 | 75% | 39% | Good | 2,248 |
There are 1,748 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Winchester, fewer than England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 457 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 62% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
23% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Winchester | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,748 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 457 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 62% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 23% | 21% | 19% |
87% of Winchester's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Winchester residents are Meon Health Practice (6,008), Weston Lane Surgery (3,185) and Vine Medical Group (2,453).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Winchester registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Meon Health Practice | 6,008 | Fareham |
| Weston Lane Surgery | 3,185 | Southampton |
| Vine Medical Group | 2,453 | Waterlooville |
| Oaks Healthcare | 1,350 | Waterlooville |
| Watercress Medical, Mansfield Park Surgery | 1,161 | Alton |
| Fryern Surgery | 591 | Eastleigh |
| Hamble Valley Health | 505 | Southampton |
| Dr S W Lloyd & Partners | 374 | Eastleigh |
| Portsdown Group Practice | 328 | Portsmouth |
| Park and St Francis Surgery | 281 | Eastleigh |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Winchester is osteoporosis (2.9% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Winchester (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.7% | 15.2% | 21,044 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.8% | 14.3% | 16,127 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.9% | 6.6% | 8,795 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 5.7% | 7.9% | 6,250 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.1% | 3.8% | 6,783 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5,298 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4,029 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1,616 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3,776 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 3,075 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2,027 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,636 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,242 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,177 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 923 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 800 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 617 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 581 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 489 |
- Basingstoke and Deane (1,989 patients per GP)
- East Hampshire (1,933 patients per GP)
- Eastleigh (2,088 patients per GP)
- Fareham (2,317 patients per GP)
- Gosport (2,249 patients per GP)
- Hart (2,048 patients per GP)
- Havant (1,976 patients per GP)
- Isle of Wight (2,106 patients per GP)
- New Forest (1,557 patients per GP)
- Portsmouth (2,712 patients per GP)
- Rushmoor (2,253 patients per GP)
- Southampton (2,228 patients per GP)
- Test Valley (1,597 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Winchester?
10 practices are located in the Winchester council area, with 132,773 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Winchester residents registered with a GP?
87% of the 142,127 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Meon Health Practice (6,008).
How many patients are there per GP in Winchester?
1,748 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Winchester, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Winchester?
38% of appointments at practices in Winchester took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.