GP surgeries in Oldham: ratings and patient reviews
There are 30 GP practices in Oldham, with 232,725 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Leesbrook Surgery (95%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,073 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 30 practices in Oldham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 51% at Springfield House to 95% at Leesbrook Surgery, with a median of 76% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Kiren Kaur has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (90%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesbrook Surgery | 9,364 | 95% | 88% | Good | 2,265 |
| Dr Kiren Kaur | 7,223 | 91% | 90% | Good | 2,567 |
| Chadderton Medical Practice | 6,503 | 89% | 75% | Good | 1,702 |
| CH Medical | 12,516 | 88% | 72% | Good | 1,777 |
| Dr Brian Perkins | 2,431 | 87% | 60% | Good | 1,736 |
| St Mary's Medical Centre | 6,808 | 86% | 66% | Good | 1,048 |
| Littletown Family Medical Practice | 7,464 | 82% | 79% | Good | 2,255 |
| Hill Top Surgery | 6,551 | 82% | 50% | Outstanding | 1,752 |
| Hollinwood Medical Practice | 8,938 | 82% | 70% | Outstanding | 1,372 |
| John Street Medical Practice | 4,911 | 80% | 48% | Good | 2,407 |
| Oak Gables Medical Practice | 9,025 | 79% | 75% | Good | 1,701 |
| Oldham Medical Services | 5,905 | 79% | 60% | Good | 3,076 |
| Oldham Family Practice | 3,823 | 77% | 61% | Good | 1,525 |
| Hopwood House Medical Practice | 6,557 | 77% | 50% | Good | 2,702 |
| Danson Family Practice | 4,259 | 76% | 65% | Good | 3,042 |
| Village Medical Practice | 5,345 | 75% | 70% | – | 2,167 |
| Alexandra Group Medical Practice | 7,102 | 74% | 40% | Good | 1,902 |
| The Jalal Practice | 2,941 | 74% | 52% | Good | 2,626 |
| Lindley Medical Practice | 4,844 | 73% | 46% | Good | 3,273 |
| Chapel Street | 7,124 | 72% | 60% | Good | 1,769 |
| Woodlands Medical Practice | 14,007 | 70% | 50% | Good | 1,742 |
| Saddleworth Medical Practice | 13,987 | 69% | 23% | Good | 2,805 |
| The Royton & Crompton Family Practice | 20,904 | 68% | 42% | Good | 3,078 |
| Werneth Medical Practice | 3,878 | 66% | 45% | Good | 3,636 |
| Kapur Family Care | 11,864 | 64% | 52% | Good | 2,342 |
| The Chowdhury Practice | 5,882 | 63% | 39% | Good | 2,723 |
| Greenbank Medical Practice | 9,452 | 61% | 43% | Good | 1,906 |
| Glodwick Medical Practice | 10,853 | 59% | 44% | – | 2,736 |
| Lees Medical Practice | 5,214 | 58% | 48% | Requires improvement | 1,975 |
| Springfield House | 7,050 | 51% | 48% | Good | 1,445 |
There are 2,073 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Oldham, close to England's 2,171 and Greater Manchester's 2,055. Practices recorded 444 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 70% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
15% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Oldham | Greater Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,073 | 2,055 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 444 | 445 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 70% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 44% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 15% | 16% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Oldham is peripheral arterial disease (0.7% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is atrial fibrillation (1.8% against 2.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Oldham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 16.2% | 14.3% | 28,669 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.6% | 15.2% | 34,147 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.0% | 7.9% | 17,974 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 15,533 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.3% | 4.6% | 9,301 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.3% | 3.8% | 7,683 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.8% | 3.0% | 6,671 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5,227 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4,416 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.8% | 2.2% | 4,184 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.3% | 1.2% | 996 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2,685 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2,627 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,746 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,591 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,736 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,729 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,677 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,317 |
How many GP practices are there in Oldham?
30, with 232,725 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Oldham do patients rate highest?
Leesbrook Surgery: 95% 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 Oldham?
2,073 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Oldham are face to face?
70% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.