GP surgeries in Southampton: ratings and patient reviews
There are 32 GP practices in Southampton, with 496,734 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at St Peters Surgery (95%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,209 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 Southampton with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 54% at Forestside Medical Practice to 100% at Homeless Healthcare Team, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 10 are above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Homeless Healthcare Team has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (96%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless Healthcare Team | 486 | 100% | 96% | – | – |
| St Peters Surgery | 7,698 | 95% | 80% | Good | 1,988 |
| Atherley House Surgery | 5,424 | 92% | 82% | Good | 2,235 |
| Hill Lane Surgery | 10,751 | 92% | 91% | Good | 1,911 |
| Shirley Avenue Surgery | 15,451 | 90% | 68% | Good | 1,935 |
| Waterfront and Solent Surgery | 8,129 | 89% | 67% | Good | 1,694 |
| Stoneham Lane Surgery | 7,501 | 88% | 90% | Good | 970 |
| Peartree Practice | 19,132 | 86% | 72% | Good | 3,269 |
| Burgess Road Surgery | 9,743 | 86% | 88% | Good | 2,612 |
| University Health Service | 36,052 | 84% | 90% | Good | 3,250 |
| Walnut Tree Surgery | 4,719 | 84% | 78% | Good | 2,269 |
| Old Fire Station Surgery | 8,444 | 82% | 53% | Good | 1,815 |
| North Baddesley Surgery | 9,744 | 82% | 68% | Good | 1,674 |
| Aldermoor Surgery | 8,219 | 81% | 70% | Good | 1,722 |
| Raymond Road Surgery | 4,473 | 80% | 73% | Good | 1,747 |
| Dr Barnfield & Partners | 14,728 | 78% | 75% | Good | 1,355 |
| Bitterne Surgery | 18,491 | 77% | 68% | Good | 3,123 |
| Brook Lane Surgery | 13,531 | 75% | 49% | Good | 2,498 |
| Bishops Waltham Surgery | 14,049 | 75% | 39% | Good | 2,248 |
| St Mary’s Surgery | 36,032 | 73% | 44% | Good | 2,626 |
| Woolston Lodge Surgery | 21,667 | 73% | 34% | Good | 2,070 |
| Shirley Health Partnership | 13,563 | 71% | 44% | Good | 1,749 |
| Solent GP Surgery | 21,749 | 71% | 40% | – | 1,879 |
| Dr A M Cole & Partners, Lockswood Surgery | 14,036 | 70% | 47% | Good | 2,727 |
| Testvale Surgery | 14,159 | 69% | 49% | Good | 1,967 |
| Brook House Surgery | 6,137 | 68% | 50% | Good | – |
| Dr Christopher Cole and Partners | 21,662 | 63% | 47% | Good | 2,207 |
| Weston Lane Surgery | 50,270 | 61% | 30% | Good | 2,761 |
| New Horizons Medical Partnership | 22,705 | 60% | 33% | Good | 2,143 |
| Dr G C Ord-Hume and Partners | 9,767 | 59% | 35% | Good | 2,193 |
| Hamble Valley Health | 36,808 | 57% | 27% | Good | 2,331 |
| Forestside Medical Practice | 11,374 | 54% | 31% | Good | 2,023 |
There are 2,209 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Southampton, close to England's 2,171 and Hampshire and Isle of Wight's 2,039. Practices recorded 455 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 64% of them face to face. 41% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Southampton | Hampshire and Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,209 | 2,039 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 455 | 526 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 64% | 58% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 41% | 43% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 21% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Southampton is osteoporosis (1.8% against 1.2%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Southampton (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.5% | 14.3% | 56,124 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.0% | 15.2% | 66,374 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.8% | 7.9% | 26,724 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.4% | 6.6% | 28,522 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.7% | 3.8% | 17,701 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.2% | 4.6% | 12,449 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.5% | 3.0% | 12,007 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.1% | 2.2% | 10,114 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.0% | 1.9% | 9,636 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 8,621 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2,910 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 5,880 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 4,867 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2,816 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2,867 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3,254 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2,565 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2,461 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1,546 |
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- GP practices in the Test Valley council area
- GP practices in the Fareham council area
- GP practices across Hampshire and Isle of Wight
- GP practices in Fareham
- GP practices in Eastleigh
- GP practices in Winchester
- GP practices in Romsey
- GP practices in Ringwood
- GP practices in Lymington
How many GP practices are there in Southampton?
32, with 496,734 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Southampton do patients rate highest?
St Peters Surgery: 95% 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 Southampton?
2,209 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Southampton are face to face?
64% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.