Asthma Prevalence in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Real NHS England QOF 2024/25 recorded asthma prevalence for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, compared to the England average and ranked among all 42 English Integrated Care Boards.
What percentage of people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have asthma?
In NHS England's QOF 2024/25 data, 6.71% of eligible patients on GP registers in NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board had recorded asthma (69,528 patients) — +0.15pp versus the England average of 6.6%, ranking 23 of 42 ICBs. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25.
| Measure | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire prevalence | 6.71% | Rank 23 of 42 ICBs |
| England average | 6.56% | lower than this area |
| Difference vs England | +0.15pp | above average |
| Patients on register | 69,528 | patients aged 6 and over |
| Denominator list size | 1,036,929 | patients aged 6 and over |
Compare asthma and other conditions in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Pick a condition to see this area's real recorded prevalence vs the England average.
In Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, in the latest QOF year (2024/25), 6.71% of eligible patients had a recorded diagnosis of asthma — 69,528 patients on the register out of 1,036,929 (patients aged 6 and over).
Recorded prevalence is an area-level statistic reflecting age structure, deprivation and how completely practices code diagnoses — not a prediction of your personal risk. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25 (OGL v3.0).
Asthma is recorded more often in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire than the England average. Worried about asthma? A GeraClinic UK-registered clinician can assess your individual risk and arrange relevant tests or referrals — often the same day.
Book a asthma assessmentAll six conditions in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (2024/25)
| Condition | Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire prevalence | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.73% | 7.9% | -1.16pp |
| Hypertension | 13.79% | 15.2% | -1.44pp |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.75% | 3.0% | -0.23pp |
| Dementia | 0.80% | 0.8% | +0.02pp |
| Asthma | 6.71% | 6.6% | +0.15pp |
| Depression | 15.75% | 14.3% | +1.48pp |
ICBs with similar asthma prevalence
- Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (7.0%)
- Greater Manchester (6.8%)
- Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (6.7%)
- Black Country (6.6%)
See the full ranking on the Asthma prevalence by ICB hub.
Asthma in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: frequently asked questions
- What percentage of people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have asthma?
- In 2024/25, 6.71% of eligible patients on GP registers in NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board had a recorded diagnosis of asthma (69,528 patients out of a patients aged 6 and over list of 1,036,929). That is +0.15pp versus the England average of 6.6%. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25 (OGL v3.0).
- Is asthma more common in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire than the England average?
- Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire's recorded asthma prevalence of 6.7% is above the England average of 6.6% (+0.15pp). It ranks 23 of 42 English ICBs for asthma prevalence in 2024/25. Differences between areas largely reflect age structure, deprivation and diagnosis/recording rates, not just underlying illness.
- How many people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire are on the asthma register?
- 69,528 patients were on the QOF asthma register across GP practices in NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board in 2024/25. The QOF register counts patients with a recorded diagnosis (patients aged 6 and over); it is the figure NHS England publishes annually and is used for the prevalence rate of 6.71%.
- What is the Gera Chronic Disease Burden Index for Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
- The Gera Chronic Disease Burden Index (GCDBI) for NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board is 41.1 out of 100, ranking it 29 of 42 ICBs (a higher score means greater population-weighted chronic-disease burden). It combines the area's real QOF prevalence for diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, dementia, asthma and depression, each compared to the England rate. The median ICB scores 50.
- Should I get screened for asthma in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
- Recorded asthma prevalence is an area-level statistic, not a personal risk score. If you have symptoms or risk factors, a GeraClinic UK-registered clinician can assess your individual risk and arrange relevant tests or referrals — often the same day. This page is health information, not a diagnosis.
Worried about asthma in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
Recorded asthma prevalence in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is 6.71% — an area-level statistic, not a personal risk score. A GeraClinic UK-registered clinician can assess your individual risk and arrange tests or referrals, often the same day.
Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England (NHS Digital) — Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) prevalence (2024/25, published 28 August 2025).