GP surgeries in Portsmouth: ratings and patient reviews
There are 7 GP practices in Portsmouth, with 179,213 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Derby Road Group Practice (77%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,809 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 Portsmouth with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 61% at Portsdown Group Practice to 77% at Derby Road Group Practice, with a median of 72% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Uni-City Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (73%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Road Group Practice | 16,391 | 77% | 59% | Good | 3,252 |
| Kirklands Surgery | 9,637 | 76% | 49% | Good | 2,475 |
| Island City Practice | 36,378 | 73% | 38% | – | 2,498 |
| The Drayton Surgery | 24,174 | 72% | 65% | Good | 2,281 |
| Uni-City Medical Centre | 16,859 | 71% | 73% | Good | 5,182 |
| East Shore Partnership | 13,366 | 69% | 51% | Good | 3,304 |
| Portsdown Group Practice | 62,408 | 61% | 31% | Good | 2,785 |
There are 2,809 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Portsmouth, more than England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 525 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 54% of them face to face. 48% 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 1.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Portsmouth | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,809 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 525 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 54% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 48% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 15% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Portsmouth is osteoporosis (3.0% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is chronic kidney disease (3.5% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Portsmouth (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.6% | 14.3% | 21,534 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 13.4% | 15.2% | 24,649 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.9% | 7.9% | 11,865 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.3% | 6.6% | 12,548 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.5% | 4.6% | 5,179 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.3% | 3.8% | 6,102 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 3.0% | 1.2% | 1,720 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 5,474 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 4,811 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3,571 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3,289 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2,638 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,735 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,299 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,516 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,455 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,234 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,005 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,150 |
How many GP practices are there in Portsmouth?
7, with 179,213 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Portsmouth do patients rate highest?
Derby Road Group Practice: 77% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, against 77% across England.
How many patients are there per GP in Portsmouth?
2,809 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Portsmouth are face to face?
54% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.