GP practices in the York council area: access and ratings
There are 10 GP practices in the York council area, with 225,755 registered patients between them (September 2026). 214,176 people living in York were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in York have 1,809 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 York with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 68% at Haxby Group Practice to 93% at Front Street Surgery, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Front Street Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (81%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Street Surgery | 8,539 | 8,711 | 93% | 81% | Good | 1,658 |
| Jorvik Gillygate Practice | 27,305 | 27,369 | 92% | 59% | Good | 1,918 |
| Dalton Terrace Surgery | 9,805 | 9,978 | 89% | 79% | Requires improvement | 1,697 |
| Elvington Medical Practice | 4,089 | 7,185 | 86% | 66% | Good | 1,100 |
| The Old School Medical Practice | 6,454 | 7,351 | 86% | 71% | Good | 1,571 |
| MyHealth | 10,954 | 18,604 | 77% | 38% | Good | 1,865 |
| York Medical Group | 41,699 | 43,167 | 74% | 35% | Good | 1,689 |
| Kimberlow Hill Surgery | 15,327 | 14,757 | 74% | 74% | Good | 2,733 |
| Priory Medical Centre | 56,111 | 57,022 | 70% | 31% | Good | 2,490 |
| Haxby Group Practice | 30,841 | 31,611 | 68% | 33% | Outstanding | 1,297 |
There are 1,809 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in York, fewer than England's 2,171 and Humber and North Yorkshire's 2,125. Practices recorded 518 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 60% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | York | Humber and North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,809 | 2,125 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 518 | 559 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 60% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 23% | 19% |
99% of York's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most York residents are Escrick Surgery (1,224), Springbank Surgery (369) and Tadcaster Medical Centre (73).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of York registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Escrick Surgery | 1,224 | York |
| Springbank Surgery | 369 | York |
| Tadcaster Medical Centre | 73 | Tadcaster |
| Tollerton Surgery | 56 | York |
| Terrington Surgery | 26 | Terrington |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 24 | Wembley |
| The Beckside Centre | 21 | York |
| Bramham Medical Centre | 17 | Wetherby |
| GP at hand | 16 | London |
| The Light | 15 | Leeds |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in York is osteoporosis (1.6% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | York (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.4% | 15.2% | 33,514 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.2% | 14.3% | 25,600 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.8% | 6.6% | 15,073 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 5.7% | 7.9% | 11,211 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.2% | 4.6% | 8,174 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 8,930 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 6,750 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5,917 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5,233 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1,419 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3,741 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.3% | 1.1% | 3,060 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2,243 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,727 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,374 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,394 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,583 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,450 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 946 |
- East Riding of Yorkshire (2,197 patients per GP)
- Kingston upon Hull, City of (3,018 patients per GP)
- North East Lincolnshire (2,462 patients per GP)
- North Lincolnshire (2,549 patients per GP)
- North Yorkshire (1,777 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in York?
10 practices are located in the York council area, with 225,755 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are York residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 214,176 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Escrick Surgery (1,224).
How many patients are there per GP in York?
1,809 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in York, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in York?
44% of appointments at practices in York took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.