GP surgeries in Thatcham: ratings and patient reviews
There are 2 GP practices in Thatcham, with 28,274 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Burdwood Surgery (85%, England 77%). Across the town there are 1,522 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 2 practices in Thatcham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 80% at Thatcham Health Centre to 85% at Burdwood Surgery, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Burdwood Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (67%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burdwood Surgery | 10,373 | 85% | 67% | Good | 931 |
| Thatcham Health Centre | 17,901 | 80% | 55% | Good | 2,410 |
There are 1,522 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Thatcham, fewer than England's 2,171 and Thames Valley's 2,121. Practices recorded 538 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 50% 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%). Lists shrank by 1.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Thatcham | Thames Valley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,522 | 2,121 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 538 | 451 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 50% | 60% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 5% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 18% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Thatcham is depression (21.4% against 14.3%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.6% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Thatcham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 21.4% | 14.3% | 4,816 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 16.4% | 15.2% | 4,713 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.2% | 7.9% | 1,876 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.3% | 6.6% | 1,985 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.9% | 3.8% | 1,119 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.8% | 4.6% | 858 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 745 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.3% | 2.2% | 666 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 505 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 483 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 324 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 204 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 188 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 234 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 221 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 66 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 146 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 109 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 101 |
How many GP practices are there in Thatcham?
2, with 28,274 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Thatcham do patients rate highest?
Burdwood Surgery: 85% 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 Thatcham?
1,522 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Thatcham are face to face?
50% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.