GP surgeries in Preston: ratings and patient reviews
There are 32 GP practices in Preston, with 335,992 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Kingsfold Medical Centre (97%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,301 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 32 practices in Preston with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 60% at Great Eccleston Health Centre to 97% at Kingsfold Medical Centre, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 10 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. New Longton Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (94%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfold Medical Centre | 5,525 | 97% | 87% | Good | 2,943 |
| Berry Lane Medical Centre | 15,172 | 95% | 85% | Good | 1,701 |
| Lytham Road Surgery | 13,880 | 92% | 85% | – | 1,935 |
| New Longton Surgery | 2,098 | 91% | 94% | Good | 6,556 |
| Garstang Medical Practice | 20,691 | 90% | 60% | Good | 1,998 |
| Worden Medical Centre | 14,133 | 89% | 50% | Good | 3,099 |
| Ash Tree House Surgery | 12,037 | 87% | 73% | Good | 2,133 |
| The New Hall Lane Practice | 7,265 | 87% | 84% | Good | 1,463 |
| Fishergate Hill Surgery | 6,707 | 86% | 78% | Good | 2,734 |
| Stonebridge Surgery | 8,094 | 85% | 67% | Good | 1,449 |
| Longton Health Centre | 10,257 | 85% | 76% | Good | 1,557 |
| Lostock Hall Medical Centre | 6,868 | 83% | 72% | Good | 8,585 |
| Ribbleton Medical Centre | 9,380 | 83% | 86% | Good | 2,467 |
| ISSA Medical Centre - Dr Z H Patel | 37,130 | 83% | 69% | Good | 7,367 |
| The Tarleton Group Practice | 10,032 | 82% | 76% | Good | 1,702 |
| Lane Ends Surgery | 11,457 | 82% | 56% | Good | 2,132 |
| The Ryan Medical Centre | 11,043 | 81% | 65% | Good | 2,366 |
| Roslea Surgery | 8,634 | 80% | 60% | Good | 2,158 |
| St Fillans Medical Centre | 7,852 | 80% | 62% | Good | 1,599 |
| Penwortham St. Mary's Medical Group | 17,906 | 80% | 81% | Good | 1,669 |
| Guttridge Medical Centre | 4,390 | 78% | 78% | Good | 1,531 |
| Briarwood Medical Centre | 7,870 | 76% | 66% | Good | 2,049 |
| Riverside Medical Centre | 10,488 | 74% | 39% | Good | 1,451 |
| The Beeches Medical Centre | 2,000 | 74% | 87% | Good | 2,027 |
| Clayton Brook Surgery | 3,289 | 74% | 72% | Good | 1,551 |
| Dr R Ali Surgery | 4,401 | 73% | 64% | Good | 4,126 |
| The Park Medical Practice | 24,331 | 73% | 63% | Good | 3,590 |
| North Preston Medical Practice | 11,806 | 71% | 26% | Good | 2,038 |
| Dr C M Wilson & Partners | 12,618 | 69% | 64% | Good | 2,227 |
| Avenham Surgery | 7,792 | 68% | 59% | Good | 8,117 |
| Dr Asad Hussain | 3,078 | 67% | 72% | Good | 2,594 |
| Great Eccleston Health Centre | 7,768 | 60% | 35% | Good | 2,009 |
There are 2,301 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Preston, close to England's 2,171 and Lancashire and South Cumbria's 2,288. Practices recorded 460 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 76% of them face to face. 40% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Preston | Lancashire and South Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,301 | 2,288 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 460 | 471 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 76% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 40% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Preston is heart failure (1.6% against 1.1%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (1.1% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Preston (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.7% | 14.3% | 46,189 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.3% | 15.2% | 52,929 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.5% | 7.9% | 19,838 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.0% | 6.6% | 21,297 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.8% | 4.6% | 15,012 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 13,873 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.2% | 3.0% | 10,489 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 8,096 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.1% | 1.9% | 6,742 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 6,225 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5,160 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3,627 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1,317 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,352 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2,884 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2,212 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,240 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 2,137 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1,921 |
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How many GP practices are there in Preston?
32, with 335,992 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Preston do patients rate highest?
Kingsfold Medical Centre: 97% 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 Preston?
2,301 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Preston are face to face?
76% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.