Oxford Central PCN: primary care network practices and patient survey
Oxford Central PCN is a primary care network of 4 GP practices with 41,127 registered patients (September 2026). In the 2026 GP Patient Survey, 86% of its patients described their overall experience as good, above the England figure of 77%. Its practices have 2,003 patients per qualified GP (England: 2,171).
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 4 practices in Oxford Central PCN with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 83% at KES@Northgate to 89% at Northgate Health Centre, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Leaver & Partners has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Health Centre | 12,411 | 89% | 83% | Good | 1,910 |
| Dr Leaver & Partners | 11,214 | 87% | 99% | Good | 2,091 |
| Observatory Medical Practice | 11,734 | 84% | 85% | Good | 1,828 |
| KES@Northgate | 5,768 | 83% | 98% | Good | 2,565 |
Results for the network as a whole, from 441 responses, against Thames Valley and England.
| Survey question | Oxford Central PCN | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall experience good | 86% | 76% | 77% |
| Easy to contact by phone | 89% | 56% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via the website | 60% | 57% | 58% |
| Easy to contact via the NHS App | 64% | 53% | 54% |
| Reception team helpful | 97% | 84% | 85% |
| Last contact good | 91% | 72% | 73% |
| Wait for appointment about right | 82% | 69% | 69% |
| Listened to well | 98% | 88% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 97% | 87% | 86% |
| Confidence and trust in the clinician | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| Needs met | 95% | 90% | 90% |
There are 2,003 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Oxford Central PCN, close to England's 2,171 and Thames Valley's 2,121. Practices recorded 336 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 60% of them face to face. 39% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
10% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 5.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Oxford Central PCN | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,003 | 2,121 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 336 | 451 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 60% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 10% | 18% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Oxford Central PCN is osteoporosis (1.6% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.1% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Oxford Central PCN (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 9.9% | 14.3% | 3,968 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 6.4% | 15.2% | 2,844 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 4.0% | 6.6% | 1,718 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1,095 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 2.2% | 7.9% | 888 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.6% | 1.2% | 142 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 1.2% | 4.6% | 499 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.0% | 2.2% | 464 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 408 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 0.9% | 3.0% | 399 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 0.8% | 1.9% | 350 |
| COPD | All ages | 0.4% | 1.9% | 199 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.4% | 1.1% | 161 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.4% | 0.8% | 158 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.4% | 0.8% | 142 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.3% | 0.8% | 122 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.2% | 0.6% | 79 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.1% | 0.6% | 55 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.1% | 0.6% | 48 |
- City - East Oxford PCN (3 practices)
- City - Ox3+ PCN (2 practices)
- Healthier Oxford City Network PCN (4 practices)
- South East Oxford Health Alliance (Seoxha) PCN (3 practices)
Which practices are in Oxford Central PCN?
Dr Leaver & Partners, KES@Northgate, Northgate Health Centre and Observatory Medical Practice.
How do patients rate Oxford Central PCN?
86% described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients does Oxford Central PCN cover?
41,127 registered patients across 4 practices in September 2026.
How many patients per GP does Oxford Central PCN have?
2,003 per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.