GP practices in the Braintree council area: access and ratings
There are 15 GP practices in the Braintree council area, with 151,005 registered patients between them (September 2026). 168,514 people living in Braintree were registered with a GP in July 2026, 84% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Braintree have 2,576 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 Braintree with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 42% at Silver End Surgery to 94% at The Coggeshall Surgery, with a median of 69% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 7 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Freshford Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (95%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coggeshall Surgery | 6,215 | 7,317 | 94% | 87% | Outstanding | 3,049 |
| The Freshford Practice | 7,364 | 8,407 | 91% | 95% | Outstanding | 1,704 |
| Blyth's Meadow Surgery | 11,408 | 11,338 | 87% | 67% | Good | 3,730 |
| Hedingham Medical Centre | 9,361 | 9,384 | 83% | 54% | Good | 2,469 |
| The Elizabeth Courtauld Partnership | 17,033 | 17,053 | 79% | 48% | Good | 1,801 |
| Kelvedon & Feering Health Centre | 6,512 | 8,347 | 77% | 53% | Good | 3,913 |
| The Pump House Surgery | 6,346 | 8,281 | 75% | 46% | Good | 1,218 |
| Blandford Medical Centre | 16,887 | 17,148 | 69% | 39% | Good | 3,168 |
| Dr Wright & Partners | 14,952 | 17,215 | 68% | 43% | Good | 2,651 |
| Mount Chambers Medical Practice | 13,591 | 13,698 | 64% | 35% | Good | 3,058 |
| Douglas Grove Surgery | 6,237 | 6,340 | 60% | 47% | Good | 3,170 |
| Witham Health Centre | 6,989 | 7,163 | 60% | 58% | Good | 3,630 |
| Church Lane Surgery | 11,712 | 11,772 | 58% | 26% | Good | 3,114 |
| Collingwood Road Surgery | 2,334 | 2,420 | 47% | 42% | – | 3,630 |
| Silver End Surgery | 5,096 | 5,122 | 42% | 29% | Good | 4,116 |
There are 2,576 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Braintree, more than England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 475 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 42% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
21% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.3% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Braintree | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,576 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 475 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 42% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 21% | 20% | 19% |
84% of Braintree's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Braintree residents are Little Waltham & Great Notley Surgeries (9,618), Sidney House Surgery (6,013) and Hardwicke House (2,727).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Braintree registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Little Waltham & Great Notley Surgeries | 9,618 | Chelmsford |
| Sidney House Surgery | 6,013 | Chelmsford |
| Hardwicke House | 2,727 | Sudbury |
| Unity Healthcare | 2,007 | Haverhill |
| Guildhall Surgery Clare | 1,555 | Sudbury |
| Haverhill Family Practice | 742 | Haverhill |
| North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre | 438 | Chelmsford |
| Siam Surgery | 420 | Sudbury |
| The Medical Centre | 292 | Colchester |
| Thaxted Surgery | 229 | Dunmow |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Braintree is dementia (1.0% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.6% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Braintree (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.6% | 15.2% | 23,306 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.8% | 14.3% | 16,433 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.6% | 7.9% | 10,373 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.4% | 6.6% | 10,384 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.5% | 4.6% | 5,414 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.0% | 3.8% | 5,960 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.1% | 3.0% | 4,586 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.4% | 2.2% | 3,619 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2,870 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,739 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,520 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,073 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,103 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1,325 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,259 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 928 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.6% | 1.2% | 375 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 750 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 710 |
- Basildon (2,620 patients per GP)
- Brentwood (2,423 patients per GP)
- Castle Point (2,685 patients per GP)
- Chelmsford (2,378 patients per GP)
- Colchester (2,433 patients per GP)
- Epping Forest (2,329 patients per GP)
- Harlow (2,761 patients per GP)
- Maldon (2,811 patients per GP)
- Redbridge (3,105 patients per GP)
- Rochford (2,098 patients per GP)
- Southend-on-Sea (2,599 patients per GP)
- Tendring (2,699 patients per GP)
- Thurrock (2,785 patients per GP)
- Uttlesford (2,127 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Braintree?
15 practices are located in the Braintree council area, with 151,005 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Braintree residents registered with a GP?
84% of the 168,514 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Little Waltham & Great Notley Surgeries (9,618).
How many patients are there per GP in Braintree?
2,576 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Braintree, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Braintree?
42% of appointments at practices in Braintree took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.