GP surgeries in Scunthorpe: ratings and patient reviews
There are 9 GP practices in Scunthorpe, with 104,217 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Cedar Medical Practice (92%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,731 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 9 practices in Scunthorpe with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 64% at Cherry Tree Medical Practice to 92% at Cedar Medical Practice, with a median of 76% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Cedar Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (82%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Medical Practice | 10,028 | 92% | 82% | Good | 2,447 |
| Church Lane Medical Centre | 10,896 | 84% | 64% | Good | 2,283 |
| The Oswald Road Medical Centre | 4,840 | 80% | 80% | Good | 4,537 |
| Cambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre | 12,646 | 79% | 51% | Good | 1,934 |
| Ashby Turn Primary Care Partners | 12,298 | 76% | 54% | Good | 2,255 |
| West Common Lane Teaching Practice | 7,663 | 74% | 69% | Good | 2,947 |
| Winterton Medical Practice | 9,965 | 73% | 36% | Good | 1,838 |
| Ancora Medical Practice | 20,044 | 70% | 34% | Good | 2,686 |
| Cherry Tree Medical Practice | 15,837 | 64% | 53% | Good | 21,210 |
There are 2,731 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Scunthorpe, more than England's 2,171 and Humber and North Yorkshire's 2,125. Practices recorded 685 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 66% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Scunthorpe | Humber and North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,731 | 2,125 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 685 | 559 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 66% | 64% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 23% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Scunthorpe is palliative care (1.6% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.8% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Scunthorpe (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 19.6% | 14.3% | 15,351 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.7% | 15.2% | 17,377 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.2% | 7.9% | 7,311 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.1% | 6.6% | 6,547 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.1% | 4.6% | 3,973 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.9% | 3.0% | 3,827 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3,788 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2,917 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2,415 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2,206 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1,581 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1,121 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 791 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 919 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 900 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 668 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.8% | 1.2% | 295 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 638 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 629 |
How many GP practices are there in Scunthorpe?
9, with 104,217 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Scunthorpe do patients rate highest?
Cedar Medical Practice: 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 Scunthorpe?
2,731 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Scunthorpe are face to face?
66% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.