GP practices in the Brentwood council area: access and ratings
There are 8 GP practices in the Brentwood council area, with 81,398 registered patients between them (September 2026). 84,184 people living in Brentwood were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Brentwood have 2,423 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 8 practices in Brentwood with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 66% at The New Folly Surgery to 93% at The Highwood Surgery, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Highwood Surgery 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 Highwood Surgery | 3,213 | 3,558 | 93% | 95% | Requires improvement | 2,541 |
| Deal Tree Health Centre | 9,464 | 10,095 | 88% | 47% | Good | 2,442 |
| Dr S Neill and Partners | 13,226 | 13,320 | 83% | 51% | Good | 1,885 |
| The Tile House Partnership | 12,951 | 12,895 | 81% | 63% | Good | 1,856 |
| Beechwood Surgery | 13,680 | 13,770 | 79% | 61% | Good | 2,174 |
| The New Surgery | 13,334 | 13,252 | 75% | 50% | Good | 4,113 |
| Rockleigh Court Surgery | 7,194 | 7,249 | 68% | 62% | Good | 3,373 |
| The New Folly Surgery | 6,318 | 7,259 | 66% | 28% | Good | 3,093 |
There are 2,423 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Brentwood, more than England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 417 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 80% of them face to face. 43% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.4% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Brentwood | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,423 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 417 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 80% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 20% | 19% |
94% of Brentwood's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Brentwood residents are Peartree Surgery and West Horndon Surgery (1,597), Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre (529) and Petersfield Surgery (230).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Brentwood registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Peartree Surgery and West Horndon Surgery | 1,597 | South Ockendon |
| Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre | 529 | Ongar |
| Petersfield Surgery | 230 | Romford |
| Kings Park Surgery | 214 | Romford |
| Western Road Surgery | 162 | Billericay |
| Dr. D. Colvin & Dr. O. B. Isinkaye | 109 | Romford |
| Dr Reshma Rasheed | 95 | Billericay |
| Dr B. Saheecha and Dr N. Saheecha | 80 | Romford |
| GP at hand | 78 | London |
| Haiderian Medical Centre | 75 | Upminster |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Brentwood is dementia (1.0% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.4% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Brentwood (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.9% | 15.2% | 12,158 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 9.2% | 14.3% | 5,974 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.3% | 7.9% | 4,121 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.9% | 6.6% | 4,509 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.0% | 4.6% | 2,595 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3,076 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2,113 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2,010 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1,543 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1,043 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 775 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 771 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 556 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 506 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 607 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 413 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 378 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.4% | 1.2% | 126 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 257 |
- Basildon (2,620 patients per GP)
- Braintree (2,576 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 Brentwood?
8 practices are located in the Brentwood council area, with 81,398 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Brentwood residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 84,184 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Peartree Surgery and West Horndon Surgery (1,597).
How many patients are there per GP in Brentwood?
2,423 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Brentwood, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Brentwood?
43% of appointments at practices in Brentwood took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.