Hypertension Prevalence in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West
Real NHS England QOF 2024/25 recorded hypertension prevalence for NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board, compared to the England average and ranked among all 42 English Integrated Care Boards.
What percentage of people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West have hypertension?
In NHS England's QOF 2024/25 data, 14.16% of eligible patients on GP registers in NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board had recorded hypertension (285,234 patients) — -1.07pp versus the England average of 15.2%, ranking 33 of 42 ICBs. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25.
| Measure | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West prevalence | 14.16% | Rank 33 of 42 ICBs |
| England average | 15.23% | higher than this area |
| Difference vs England | -1.07pp | below average |
| Patients on register | 285,234 | all registered patients |
| Denominator list size | 2,014,814 | all registered patients |
Compare hypertension and other conditions in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West
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In Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West, in the latest QOF year (2024/25), 14.16% of eligible patients had a recorded diagnosis of hypertension — 285,234 patients on the register out of 2,014,814 (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 Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (2024/25)
| Condition | Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West prevalence | England | vs England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.40% | 7.9% | -1.49pp |
| Hypertension | 14.16% | 15.2% | -1.07pp |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.48% | 3.0% | -0.5pp |
| Dementia | 0.74% | 0.8% | -0.04pp |
| Asthma | 6.26% | 6.6% | -0.3pp |
| Depression | 13.85% | 14.3% | -0.42pp |
ICBs with similar hypertension prevalence
- Hertfordshire and West Essex (14.3%)
- Surrey Heartlands (14.3%)
- Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (14.1%)
- Cambridgeshire and Peterborough (14.0%)
See the full ranking on the Hypertension prevalence by ICB hub.
Hypertension in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West: frequently asked questions
- What percentage of people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West have hypertension?
- In 2024/25, 14.16% of eligible patients on GP registers in NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board had a recorded diagnosis of hypertension (285,234 patients out of a all registered patients list of 2,014,814). That is -1.07pp versus the England average of 15.2%. Source: NHS England QOF 2024/25 (OGL v3.0).
- Is hypertension more common in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West than the England average?
- Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West's recorded hypertension prevalence of 14.2% is below the England average of 15.2% (-1.07pp). It ranks 33 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 Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West are on the hypertension register?
- 285,234 patients were on the QOF hypertension register across GP practices in NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West 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 14.16%.
- What is the Gera Chronic Disease Burden Index for Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West?
- The Gera Chronic Disease Burden Index (GCDBI) for NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board is 31.3 out of 100, ranking it 37 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 Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West?
- 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 Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West?
Recorded hypertension prevalence in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West is 14.16% — 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).