GP surgeries in Shipley: ratings and patient reviews
There are 3 GP practices in Shipley, with 92,817 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Baildon Medical Practice (94%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,401 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 3 practices in Shipley with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 60% at Shipley Medical Centre to 94% at Baildon Medical Practice, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Baildon Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (93%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baildon Medical Practice | 10,129 | 94% | 93% | Good | 1,151 |
| Windhill Green Medical Centre | 24,233 | 85% | 46% | Outstanding | 1,451 |
| Shipley Medical Centre | 58,455 | 60% | 15% | Requires improvement | 4,444 |
There are 2,401 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Shipley, more than England's 2,171 and West Yorkshire's 2,162. Practices recorded 570 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 62% of them face to face. 39% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Shipley | West Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,401 | 2,162 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 570 | 579 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 62% | 66% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 17% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Shipley is osteoporosis (2.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Shipley (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.5% | 15.2% | 10,486 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 17.6% | 14.3% | 7,593 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.9% | 7.9% | 3,896 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.1% | 6.6% | 4,095 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.7% | 4.6% | 2,475 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2,302 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.1% | 3.0% | 1,688 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1,328 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 2.5% | 1.2% | 531 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1,206 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1,190 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 815 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.4% | 1.0% | 759 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 560 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 556 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 394 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 356 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 381 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 301 |
How many GP practices are there in Shipley?
3, with 92,817 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Shipley do patients rate highest?
Baildon Medical Practice: 94% 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 Shipley?
2,401 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Shipley are face to face?
62% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.