GP surgeries in Chelmsford: ratings and patient reviews
There are 15 GP practices in Chelmsford, with 213,139 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Whitley House (90%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,451 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 15 practices in Chelmsford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 49% at Sutherland Lodge Surgery to 90% at Whitley House, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (73%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitley House | 14,564 | 90% | 65% | Good | 2,185 |
| North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre | 19,247 | 86% | 73% | Good | 4,450 |
| Little Waltham & Great Notley Surgeries | 20,971 | 85% | 39% | Good | 1,905 |
| Baddow Village Surgery | 13,492 | 84% | 72% | Good | 1,331 |
| Greenwood and Wyncroft Surgery | 11,848 | 83% | 62% | Good | 6,783 |
| The Trinity Medical Practice | 4,280 | 79% | 69% | Outstanding | 3,210 |
| Sidney House Surgery | 11,387 | 78% | 38% | Good | 1,853 |
| Beauchamp House Surgery | 11,621 | 77% | 51% | Good | 3,005 |
| Tennyson House Surgery | 32,027 | 75% | 31% | Good | 2,728 |
| Kingsway Surgery | 13,674 | 75% | 40% | Good | 3,115 |
| Rivermead Gate Medical Centre | 13,355 | 68% | 39% | Good | 3,295 |
| The Writtle Surgery | 7,980 | 66% | 31% | Good | 1,412 |
| Chelmer Village Surgery | 5,071 | 66% | 63% | Good | 2,817 |
| Danbury Medical Centre | 23,241 | 50% | 29% | Good | 2,211 |
| Sutherland Lodge Surgery | 10,381 | 49% | 11% | Good | 2,894 |
There are 2,451 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Chelmsford, more than England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 411 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 73% of them face to face. 45% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
19% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.4% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Chelmsford | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,451 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 411 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 73% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 19% | 20% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Chelmsford is atrial fibrillation (2.3% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Chelmsford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.5% | 15.2% | 30,893 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 10.7% | 14.3% | 18,129 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.5% | 7.9% | 12,911 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.5% | 6.6% | 13,086 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.3% | 4.6% | 7,326 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.6% | 3.8% | 7,746 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 5,450 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4,802 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3,784 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2,789 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,735 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1,704 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,372 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,322 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,640 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 433 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 985 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 819 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 759 |
How many GP practices are there in Chelmsford?
15, with 213,139 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Chelmsford do patients rate highest?
Whitley House: 90% 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 Chelmsford?
2,451 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Chelmsford are face to face?
73% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.