GP surgeries in Dunstable: ratings and patient reviews
There are 7 GP practices in Dunstable, with 75,811 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Edlesborough Surgery (87%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,523 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 7 practices in Dunstable with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 72% at Kirby Road Surgery to 87% at Edlesborough Surgery, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Eastgate Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (86%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edlesborough Surgery | 8,890 | 87% | 68% | Good | 2,276 |
| West Street Surgery | 12,223 | 86% | 77% | Good | 1,934 |
| Eastgate Surgery | 9,056 | 81% | 86% | Good | 2,706 |
| Grove View Integrated Health Hub | 18,404 | 78% | 70% | Good | 3,585 |
| Toddington Medical Centre | 8,621 | 76% | 45% | Good | 2,413 |
| Kingsbury Court Surgery | 10,564 | 75% | 58% | Good | 2,492 |
| Kirby Road Surgery | 8,053 | 72% | 52% | Requires improvement | 2,279 |
There are 2,523 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Dunstable, more than England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 602 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 65% of them face to face. 43% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 1.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Dunstable | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,523 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 602 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 65% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Dunstable is rheumatoid arthritis (1.0% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Dunstable (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.8% | 15.2% | 10,898 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.8% | 14.3% | 7,416 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.6% | 7.9% | 5,039 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 4,780 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.8% | 4.6% | 2,201 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2,665 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 2,165 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1,634 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1,425 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1,303 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 576 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 632 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 614 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 431 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 502 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 136 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 366 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 320 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 302 |
How many GP practices are there in Dunstable?
7, with 75,811 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Dunstable do patients rate highest?
Edlesborough Surgery: 87% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Dunstable?
2,523 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Dunstable are face to face?
65% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.