Learn more about five UK fertility clinics with strong reported IVF outcomes, how HFEA success rates are measured, and the factors to consider when comparing clinics. This guide explains birth rates, patient age, treatment history, clinic services, and why published statistics should be viewed as general information rather than a prediction of individual treatment outcomes.
Choosing a fertility clinic involves looking beyond a single success rate. The UK has many HFEA licensed clinics offering IVF and other fertility treatments, with outcomes varying according to patient age, treatment type, medical history, and other factors. Some clinics report birth rates above the national average for particular treatment measures. This guide looks at five clinics with notable published HFEA figures and explains what their statistics mean. It also covers important factors to consider when comparing fertility clinics, including inspection ratings, treatment options, patient support, and the reliability of reported outcomes. The information is intended for general educational purposes only and not as medical advice.
Fertility clinic success rates can be useful when researching treatment options, but they need to be interpreted carefully. The HFEA publishes clinic data using standardised measures so that patients can compare information more consistently. Its latest national statistics report an average IVF birth rate of 30% per embryo transferred in 2024, with outcomes varying significantly by age.
When reviewing clinic statistics, consider:
The following clinics have reported notable figures in HFEA data for births per embryo transferred, excluding donor eggs and PGT A. These figures relate to 2023 and should not be interpreted as individual success predictions.
The Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital reported a 36% overall birth rate per embryo transferred, with 37% for patients under 38 and 33% for those aged 38 and over. HFEA also lists the clinic with a 5 out of 5 inspection rating.
CREATE Fertility Leeds reported a 32% overall birth rate per embryo transferred, with 37% for patients under 38. HFEA classified the clinic's reported rate as above the national average for this measure.
CARE Fertility Tunbridge Wells reported a 32% overall birth rate per embryo transferred and 37% for patients under 38. Its reported birth rate per egg collection was 41%.
Manchester Fertility reported a 30% overall birth rate per embryo transferred, including 37% for patients under 38 and 17% for patients aged 38 and over. HFEA classified the overall rate as above the national average.
TFP Nurture Fertility reported a 29% overall birth rate per embryo transferred, with 34% for patients under 38 and 16% for patients aged 38 and over. HFEA classified its reported rate as above the national average.
A high published rate can be useful for research, but it should not be the only factor considered. HFEA specifically notes that comparing clinic success rates can be difficult because clinics treat different patient groups and may specialise in particular fertility circumstances.
Other factors to examine include:
HFEA also provides reliability ranges because smaller numbers of treatment cycles can make individual clinic figures less predictable.
Age is one of the important factors influencing IVF outcomes. HFEA's 2024 national data show a birth rate of 38% per embryo transferred for patients aged 18 to 34, compared with 8% for patients aged 43 to 44.
Other considerations include:
This means a clinic's overall percentage may not represent the likely outcome for every patient.