GP surgeries in Saltburn By The Sea: ratings and patient reviews
There are 5 GP practices in Saltburn By The Sea, with 35,673 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Staithes Surgery (92%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,271 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in Saltburn By The Sea with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 73% at Hillside Practice to 92% at Staithes Surgery, with a median of 87% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Staithes Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (91%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staithes Surgery | 3,044 | 92% | 91% | Good | 1,072 |
| Huntcliff Surgery | 9,759 | 91% | 68% | Good | 2,414 |
| Brotton Surgery | 7,851 | 87% | 83% | Good | 3,326 |
| Woodside Surgery | 5,719 | 77% | 69% | Good | 2,664 |
| Hillside Practice | 9,300 | 73% | 38% | Good | 2,155 |
There are 2,271 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Saltburn By The Sea, close to England's 2,171 and North East and North Cumbria's 2,088. Practices recorded 584 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Saltburn By The Sea | North East and North Cumbria | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,271 | 2,088 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 584 | 550 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 68% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 22% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Saltburn By The Sea is copd (3.5% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (1.1% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Saltburn By The Sea (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 22.9% | 15.2% | 8,256 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 20.1% | 14.3% | 5,984 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.6% | 7.9% | 3,197 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.8% | 6.6% | 2,657 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1,667 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.4% | 4.6% | 1,314 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1,474 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1,268 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1,174 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 931 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.3% | 0.8% | 378 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 450 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 194 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 379 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 367 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 334 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 283 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 320 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 231 |
How many GP practices are there in Saltburn By The Sea?
5, with 35,673 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Saltburn By The Sea do patients rate highest?
Staithes Surgery: 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 Saltburn By The Sea?
2,271 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Saltburn By The Sea are face to face?
69% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.