Hypertension Prevalence in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Real NHS England QOF 2024/25 recorded hypertension 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 hypertension?
In NHS England's QOF 2024/25 data, 13.79% of eligible patients on GP registers in NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board had recorded hypertension (151,253 patients) — -1.44pp versus the England average of 15.2%, ranking 36 of 42 ICBs. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25.
| Measure | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire prevalence | 13.79% | Rank 36 of 42 ICBs |
| England average | 15.23% | higher than this area |
| Difference vs England | -1.44pp | below average |
| Patients on register | 151,253 | all registered patients |
| Denominator list size | 1,096,776 | all registered patients |
Compare hypertension and other conditions in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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In Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, in the latest QOF year (2024/25), 13.79% of eligible patients had a recorded diagnosis of hypertension — 151,253 patients on the register out of 1,096,776 (all registered patients).
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).
Worried about hypertension? A GeraClinic UK-registered clinician can assess your individual risk and arrange relevant tests or referrals — often the same day.
Book a hypertension 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 hypertension prevalence
- Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (14.1%)
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (14.0%)
- Birmingham and Solihull (13.1%)
- South East London (12.1%)
See the full ranking on the Hypertension prevalence by ICB hub.
Hypertension in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire: frequently asked questions
- What percentage of people in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire have hypertension?
- In 2024/25, 13.79% of eligible patients on GP registers in NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board had a recorded diagnosis of hypertension (151,253 patients out of a all registered patients list of 1,096,776). That is -1.44pp versus the England average of 15.2%. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25 (OGL v3.0).
- Is hypertension more common in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire than the England average?
- Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire's recorded hypertension prevalence of 13.8% is below the England average of 15.2% (-1.44pp). It ranks 36 of 42 English ICBs for hypertension 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 hypertension register?
- 151,253 patients were on the QOF hypertension 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 (all registered patients); it is the figure NHS England publishes annually and is used for the prevalence rate of 13.79%.
- 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 hypertension in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
- Recorded hypertension 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 hypertension in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire?
Recorded hypertension prevalence in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire is 13.79% — 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).