GP surgeries in Luton: ratings and patient reviews
There are 25 GP practices in Luton, with 290,421 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Dr WHM Matta & Partners (92%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,718 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 25 practices in Luton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 46% at Lister House Surgery - Luton to 92% at Dr WHM Matta & Partners, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Pritpal Bath has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (81%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr WHM Matta & Partners | 9,117 | 92% | 76% | Good | 2,540 |
| Dr Pritpal Bath | 5,171 | 87% | 81% | Good | 3,526 |
| Bute House Medical Centre | 11,045 | 85% | 55% | Good | 2,072 |
| Dr Dipak Vidhu Shah's Practice | 5,959 | 85% | 78% | Good | 2,235 |
| Larkside Practice | 10,037 | 81% | 48% | Good | 2,244 |
| Bell House Medical Centre | 10,375 | 80% | 54% | Good | 1,936 |
| Conway Medical Centre | 9,533 | 78% | 62% | Good | 2,708 |
| Town Centre Surgery | 12,975 | 76% | 45% | Good | 9,268 |
| Malzeard Road Medical Centre | 9,596 | 74% | 48% | – | 2,974 |
| Stopsley Village Practice | 9,490 | 73% | 54% | Good | 3,149 |
| Lea Vale Medical Practice | 47,326 | 73% | 41% | Outstanding | 2,639 |
| Sundon Medical Centre | 9,380 | 73% | 52% | Good | 1,296 |
| Woodland Avenue Practice | 12,824 | 72% | 38% | Good | 2,932 |
| Barton Hills Medical Group | 8,299 | 72% | 37% | Good | 2,660 |
| Caddington Surgery | 4,914 | 72% | 37% | Good | 1,667 |
| Dr R Khanchandani's Practice | 15,840 | 71% | 44% | Requires improvement | 3,110 |
| Dr Sajid Mehmood | 5,413 | 70% | 59% | Good | 5,075 |
| The Oakley Surgery | 7,457 | 69% | 40% | Good | 2,237 |
| Wheatfield Surgery | 11,859 | 68% | 33% | Requires improvement | 1,724 |
| The Medici Medical Practice | 17,142 | 67% | 46% | Good | 4,250 |
| Castle Street Surgery | 14,128 | 66% | 43% | Requires improvement | 4,273 |
| Drs Mirza, Sukhani and Partners | 5,412 | 66% | 56% | Good | 2,360 |
| Dr Z Ahmad & Partners | 13,782 | 63% | 40% | Good | – |
| Kingsway and Bramingham Medical Centre | 17,131 | 56% | 42% | – | 4,283 |
| Lister House Surgery - Luton | 6,216 | 46% | 32% | Requires improvement | 2,914 |
There are 2,718 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Luton, more than England's 2,171 and Central East's 2,348. Practices recorded 476 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 65% of them face to face. 46% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
12% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 2.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Luton | Central East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,718 | 2,348 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 476 | 521 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 65% | 62% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 46% | 48% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 12% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Luton is diabetes (10.7% against 7.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.6% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Luton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 12.6% | 15.2% | 37,593 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.7% | 7.9% | 24,602 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 8.7% | 14.3% | 19,804 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.6% | 6.6% | 15,488 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 2.9% | 4.6% | 6,625 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.5% | 3.0% | 7,381 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.2% | 3.8% | 6,453 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3,977 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.3% | 1.9% | 3,936 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.2% | 2.2% | 3,650 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3,176 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,915 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.7% | 1.1% | 2,010 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,921 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,403 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 473 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,740 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 951 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 839 |
How many GP practices are there in Luton?
25, with 290,421 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Luton do patients rate highest?
Dr WHM Matta & Partners: 92% 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 Luton?
2,718 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Luton are face to face?
65% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.