GP surgeries in Clacton On Sea: ratings and patient reviews
There are 6 GP practices in Clacton On Sea, with 70,551 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at St James Surgery (96%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,949 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 Clacton On Sea with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 57% at Old Road Medical Practice to 96% at St James Surgery, with a median of 75% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. St James Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (64%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Surgery | 16,043 | 96% | 64% | Good | 2,026 |
| East Lynne Medical Centre | 8,809 | 86% | 62% | Good | 8,258 |
| Clacton Community Practices | 15,842 | 77% | 43% | Requires improvement | 2,374 |
| Ranworth Surgery | 9,254 | 73% | 45% | Good | 2,892 |
| Crusader Surgery | 11,057 | 60% | 39% | Requires improvement | 4,231 |
| Old Road Medical Practice | 9,546 | 57% | 35% | Good | 3,891 |
There are 2,949 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Clacton On Sea, more than England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 559 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 68% of them face to face. 34% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
30% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Clacton On Sea | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,949 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 559 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 68% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 34% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 30% | 20% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Clacton On Sea is palliative care (1.4% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.4% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Clacton On Sea (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 23.2% | 15.2% | 16,257 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.9% | 14.3% | 9,121 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 12.2% | 7.9% | 7,094 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 10.0% | 4.6% | 5,729 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 9.4% | 6.6% | 6,231 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.5% | 3.8% | 3,833 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.9% | 3.0% | 3,399 |
| COPD | All ages | 3.9% | 1.9% | 2,699 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2,503 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2,084 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1,339 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1,025 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1,018 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.4% | 0.6% | 982 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.3% | 0.8% | 774 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.3% | 0.8% | 788 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 1.2% | 0.6% | 816 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 1.1% | 0.6% | 754 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.4% | 1.2% | 141 |
How many GP practices are there in Clacton On Sea?
6, with 70,551 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Clacton On Sea do patients rate highest?
St James Surgery: 96% 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 Clacton On Sea?
2,949 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Clacton On Sea are face to face?
68% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.