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.
17. Fishergate Hill Surgery, PR1 8DN.
There are 1,140 per GP at Fishergate Hill Surgery. In total there are 6,447 patients and the full-time equivalent of 5.7 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
18. Lane Ends Surgery, PR2 2JJ.
There are 1,140 per GP at Fishergate Hill Surgery. In total there are 8,874 patients and the full-time equivalent of 7.8 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
19. Dr A Hussain at Ribble Valley Health Centre, PR2 6NH.
There are 1,117 per GP at Dr A Hussain. In total there are 3,471 patients and the full-time equivalent of 3.1 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
20. The Healthcare Centre, PR1 5AF.
There are 1,049 per GP at The Healthcare Centre. In total there are 13,535 patients and the full-time equivalent of 12.9 GPs. Photo: Google Maps