An average GP practice in England has nearly 10,000 patients on its books, figures published by NHS Digital show.
The latest data shows there is the full-time equivalent of about 35,000 GPs, working across 6,500 surgeries in England.
On average, each GP surgery has 9,445 patients on its practice list, but some have a much higher GP-to-patient ratio than others.
Here we reveal the busiest GP surgeries in the NHS Greater Preston area, according to the data.
13. North Preston Medical Practice, PR2 9TH.
There are 1,489 per GP at North Preston Medical Practice. In total there are 10,899 patients and the full-time equivalent of 7.3 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
14. Berry Lane Medical Centre, PR3 3JJ.
There are 1,484 per GP at Berry Lane Medical Centre. In total there are 12,310 patients and the full-time equivalent of 8.3 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
15. Ribbleton Medical Centre, PR2 6RD.
There are 1,481 per GP at Ribbleton Medical Centre. In total there are 8,455 patients and the full-time equivalent of 5.7 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
16. St Fillan's Medical Ctre, PR1 0AD.
There are 1,181 per GP at St Fillan's Medical Ctre. In total there are 8,502 patients and the full-time equivalent of 7.2 GPs. Photo: Google Maps