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 practices have a much higher GP-to-patient ratio than others.
Here we reveal the busiest GP surgeries in Portsmouth, according to the data.
5. Sunnyside Medical Centre, Fratton Way
There are 2,586 patients per GP at Sunnyside Medical Centre. In total there are 13,376 patients and the full-time equivalent of 5.2 GPs. Photo: Google
6. The Lighthouse Group Practice, Carlisle Road
There are 2,483 patients per GP at The Lighthouse Group Practice. In total there are 13,212 patients and the full-time equivalent of 5.3 GPs. Photo: Google
7. Lake Road Practice, Nuffield Place
There are 2,449 patients per GP at Lake Road Practice. In total there are 23,246 patients and the full-time equivalent of 9.5 GPs. Photo: Google Maps
8. Derby Road Practice, Derby Road
There are 2,425 patients per GP at Derby Road Practice. In total there are 14,936 patients and the full-time equivalent of 6.2 GPs. Photo: Google