GP surgeries in Beckenham: ratings and patient reviews
There are 6 GP practices in Beckenham, with 63,278 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at St James' Practice (85%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,130 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 6 practices in Beckenham with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 77% at Kelsey Park Farm House to 85% at St James' Practice, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Manor Road Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (86%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Practice | 7,055 | 85% | 62% | Good | 2,713 |
| Elm House Surgery | 32,850 | 84% | 47% | Good | 1,785 |
| Corner Ways Surgery | 7,512 | 83% | 46% | Good | 2,134 |
| Manor Road Surgery | 6,399 | 83% | 86% | Good | 3,870 |
| Eden Park Surgery | 7,982 | 82% | 59% | Good | 3,102 |
| Kelsey Park Farm House | 1,480 | 77% | 62% | Good | 1,542 |
There are 2,130 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Beckenham, close to England's 2,171 and South East London's 2,350. Practices recorded 472 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 58% of them face to face. 56% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%). 19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%).
| Measure | Beckenham | South East London | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,130 | 2,350 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 472 | 399 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 58% | 54% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 56% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 7% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 13% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Beckenham is palliative care (1.9% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Beckenham (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.9% | 15.2% | 7,737 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.2% | 14.3% | 5,113 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.4% | 7.9% | 2,707 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.4% | 6.6% | 2,637 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.9% | 4.6% | 2,062 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.5% | 3.8% | 2,313 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.7% | 3.0% | 1,408 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1,393 |
| Dementia | All ages | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1,180 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1,120 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1,001 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.4% | 1.2% | 298 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.2% | 1.9% | 610 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 531 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 513 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 327 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 302 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 215 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 187 |
How many GP practices are there in Beckenham?
6, with 63,278 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Beckenham do patients rate highest?
St James' Practice: 85% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Beckenham?
2,130 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Beckenham are face to face?
58% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.