GP practices in the Chelmsford council area: access and ratings
There are 15 GP practices in the Chelmsford council area, with 213,672 registered patients between them (September 2026). 199,090 people living in Chelmsford were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Chelmsford have 2,378 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 91% at Stock Surgery, with a median of 77% (England: 77%). 3 are above England and 5 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Stock Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (85%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Surgery | 4,191 | 4,813 | 91% | 85% | Good | 1,142 |
| Whitley House | 14,533 | 14,564 | 90% | 65% | Good | 2,185 |
| North Chelmsford NHS Healthcare Centre | 18,308 | 19,247 | 86% | 73% | Good | 4,450 |
| Little Waltham & Great Notley Surgeries | 10,532 | 20,971 | 85% | 39% | Good | 1,905 |
| Baddow Village Surgery | 13,592 | 13,492 | 84% | 72% | Good | 1,331 |
| Greenwood and Wyncroft Surgery | 9,583 | 11,848 | 83% | 62% | Good | 6,783 |
| Sidney House Surgery | 4,501 | 11,387 | 78% | 38% | Good | 1,853 |
| Beauchamp House Surgery | 11,717 | 11,621 | 77% | 51% | Good | 3,005 |
| Tennyson House Surgery | 31,885 | 32,027 | 75% | 31% | Good | 2,728 |
| Kingsway Surgery | 12,511 | 13,674 | 75% | 40% | Good | 3,115 |
| Rivermead Gate Medical Centre | 13,444 | 13,355 | 68% | 39% | Good | 3,295 |
| The Writtle Surgery | 7,842 | 7,980 | 66% | 31% | Good | 1,412 |
| Chelmer Village Surgery | 5,072 | 5,071 | 66% | 63% | Good | 2,817 |
| Danbury Medical Centre | 20,330 | 23,241 | 50% | 29% | Good | 2,211 |
| Sutherland Lodge Surgery | 10,057 | 10,381 | 49% | 11% | Good | 2,894 |
There are 2,378 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Chelmsford, close to 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 | 2,378 | 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% |
94% of Chelmsford's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Chelmsford residents are The London Road Surgery (2,288), Robert Frew Medical Partners (1,863) and Swanwood Partnership (1,627).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Chelmsford registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| The London Road Surgery | 2,288 | Wickford |
| Robert Frew Medical Partners | 1,863 | Wickford |
| Swanwood Partnership | 1,627 | Wickford |
| The New Folly Surgery | 873 | Ingatestone |
| Billericay Medical Practice | 824 | Billericay |
| Western Road Surgery | 520 | Billericay |
| The New Surgery | 257 | Billericay |
| John Tasker House Surgery | 210 | Dunmow |
| Queens Park Surgery | 132 | Billericay |
| Dr Reshma Rasheed | 120 | Billericay |
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 | 14.6% | 15.2% | 31,076 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 10.5% | 14.3% | 17,788 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.5% | 7.9% | 12,891 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.5% | 6.6% | 13,014 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.4% | 4.6% | 7,480 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.7% | 3.8% | 7,826 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.6% | 3.0% | 5,471 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4,858 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3,823 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2,768 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,706 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1,688 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,325 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,349 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,632 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 425 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 974 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 813 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 755 |
- Basildon (2,620 patients per GP)
- Braintree (2,576 patients per GP)
- Brentwood (2,423 patients per GP)
- Castle Point (2,685 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 Chelmsford?
15 practices are located in the Chelmsford council area, with 213,672 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Chelmsford residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 199,090 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is The London Road Surgery (2,288).
How many patients are there per GP in Chelmsford?
2,378 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Chelmsford, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Chelmsford?
45% of appointments at practices in Chelmsford took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.