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UK GP Surgery Directory

The 600 largest NHS GP practices in England by registered patient list — with FTE GPs, patients per GP, and Gera Practice Access Score. Real NHS England data, April 2026.

Which NHS GP surgeries in England have the most registered patients, and what is the patients-per-GP ratio?

As of April 2026, GP PATHFINDER CLINICS (HA9 6PW) is England's largest GP practice by registered list with 117,842 patients and 10.2 FTE GPs (Gera Practice Access Score 8.2 / 10). The national median is 1,747 patients per FTE GP. Source: NHS England Workforce Statistics, April 2026.

Source:NHS England — General Practice Workforce Statistics, April 2026·as of April 2026updated monthly (last: )
Gera Practice Access ScoreGPAS / 10Gera Practice Access Score (GPAS): 10 × (1 − (patientsPerFteGP − min) / (max − min)), normalised across the 600 largest practices. Higher = fewer patients per FTE GP = better access. National median: 1,747 patients per FTE GP (April 2026).How this index is calculated

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Top 10 NHS GP practices by registered patients (April 2026, NHS England)
PracticePostcodePatientsFTE GPsGPAS
GP PATHFINDER CLINICSHA9 6PW117,84210.28.2 / 10
GP AT HANDSW6 7SX94,7781.60.0 / 10
MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERSN9 7HD93,97245.09.8 / 10
MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC)BD22 8DH86,42859.39.9 / 10
NEXUS HEALTH GROUPSE1 6JP75,92841.59.8 / 10
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICELA1 1PN63,97440.09.8 / 10
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICEPO2 8AL62,32829.29.8 / 10
BROWNLOW GROUP PRACTICEL69 3GF61,21944.49.9 / 10
GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICESCB22 3HU58,64238.49.9 / 10
SHORE MEDICALBH14 0DJ58,36135.89.8 / 10

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36 ICBs represented in the top-600 directory.

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NHS GP surgery directory: frequently asked questions

How many patients does the average GP surgery have in England?
The national median registered patient list size is approximately 1,747 patients per FTE GP as of April 2026, according to NHS England General Practice Workforce Statistics. The top 600 largest GP practices in England by patient list size are included in this directory.
What is the Gera Practice Access Score (GPAS)?
The Gera Practice Access Score (GPAS/10) measures the ratio of registered patients to full-time equivalent (FTE) GPs at each practice. A higher score means fewer patients per GP, indicating better access. It is calculated as GPAS = 10 × (1 − (patientsPerFteGP − min) / (max − min)) across the top-600 directory, normalised 0–10. Published methodology: https://geraclinic.com/gp-surgery/methodology.
What is the national average number of patients per GP in England?
As of April 2026, the national median is 1,747 registered patients per full-time equivalent GP across all ~6,123 active GP practices in England with at least 100 registered patients, per NHS England Workforce Statistics.
How can I find an NHS GP surgery near me?
This directory lists the 600 largest NHS GP surgeries in England by patient list size. Each practice page shows the address, postcode, phone number, registered patient count, FTE GP headcount, and Gera Practice Access Score. Use the postcode search above to find practices near your area.
Can GeraClinic help if I cannot get a GP appointment?
Yes. GeraClinic connects patients to UK-registered GPs for online consultations, often available the same day. Appointments are available in evenings and weekends. See https://geraclinic.com/doctors to book.

Can't get a GP appointment? GeraClinic can help.

The national median is 1,747 patients per FTE GP. If your surgery is under pressure, GeraClinic connects you to UK-registered GPs online — often the same day, including evenings and weekends.

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Contains public sector information published by NHS England and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: NHS England — General Practice Workforce Statistics, April 2026 (April 2026, published 28 May 2026).

Contains public sector information published by NHS England and the NHS Organisation Data Service, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.