City and council area
GP surgeries in Preston
There are 15 NHS GP surgeries in Preston, serving around 159,801 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 14 are taking on new patients. Ranked 152nd of 294 council areas in England.
All 15 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lytham Road Surgery1st Floor Fatima Medical Centre, Preston, PR2 9QB | 84 | 86% | 92% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 2 | Ribbleton Medical Centre243 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6RD | 80 | 86% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Fishergate Hill Surgery50 Fishergate Hill, Preston, PR1 8DN | 78 | 78% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | The New Hall Lane PracticeGeoffrey Street, Preston, PR1 5NE | 67 | 84% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Issa Medical Centre - Patel73 St Gregory Road, Preston, PR1 6YA | 65 | 69% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Lane Ends Surgery200 Tulketh Brow, Preston, PR2 2JJ | 57 | 56% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Briarwood Medical Centre514 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HY | 54 | 66% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Gutteridge Medical CentreGuttridge Medical Centre, Preston, PR1 6LL | 47 | 78% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Park View Surgery23 Ribblesdale Place, Preston, PR1 3NA | 38 | 71% | 75% | Good | – |
| 10 | The Healthcare CentreFlintoff Way, Preston, PR1 5AF | 38 | 64% | 69% | Good | Yes |
| 11 | Dr A Hussain200 Miller Road, Preston, PR2 6NH | 36 | 72% | 67% | Good | Yes |
| 12 | Dr Ali Guttridge Medical CentreDeepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6LL | 33 | 64% | 73% | Good | Yes |
| 13 | The Park Medical PracticeCottam Lane, Preston, PR2 1JR | 32 | 63% | 73% | Good | Yes |
| 14 | Avenham SurgeryAvenham Lane, Preston, PR1 3RG | 21 | 59% | 68% | Good | Yes |
| 15 | North Preston Medical PracticeBroadway Surgery, Preston, PR2 9TH | 17 | 26% | 71% | Good | Yes |
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How Preston compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 68% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 54% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 76% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 76% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 87% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 77% | 77% |
Areas within Preston
Branch surgeries in Preston
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Preston?
Lytham Road Surgery has the highest GPScore in Preston, 84 out of 100 (grade A). 92% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Preston are taking on new patients?
14 of the 15 surgeries in Preston were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Lytham Road Surgery, Ribbleton Medical Centre, Fishergate Hill Surgery, The New Hall Lane Practice, Issa Medical Centre - Patel and others. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Preston?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 68% of patients at surgeries in Preston said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 76% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Preston rated by inspectors?
14 of the 15 inspected surgeries in Preston are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 1 is rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.