GP practices in the Epping Forest council area: access and ratings
There are 12 GP practices in the Epping Forest council area, with 121,350 registered patients between them (September 2026). 146,788 people living in Epping Forest were registered with a GP in July 2026, 79% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Epping Forest have 2,329 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 12 practices in Epping Forest with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 49% at The Limes Medical Centre to 90% at Maynard Court Surgery, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Maynard Court Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (87%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maynard Court Surgery | 8,987 | 9,630 | 90% | 87% | Good | 3,022 |
| Kings Medical Centre | 6,606 | 7,838 | 89% | 60% | Good | 1,661 |
| Palmerston Road Surgery | 4,139 | 4,539 | 89% | 84% | Good | 3,404 |
| The River Surgery | 4,248 | 4,431 | 89% | 71% | Good | 2,518 |
| Market Square Surgery | 14,116 | 14,726 | 87% | 85% | Good | 1,780 |
| The High Street Surgery | 8,513 | 8,501 | 81% | 49% | Good | 2,433 |
| Dr. D. Colvin & Dr. O. B. Isinkaye | 3,954 | 4,249 | 79% | 60% | Good | 1,402 |
| Forest Practice | 11,794 | 11,833 | 76% | 50% | Good | 2,276 |
| Ongar War Memorial Medical Centre | 12,187 | 12,838 | 72% | 54% | Good | 3,346 |
| The Loughton Surgery | 14,314 | 15,026 | 69% | 53% | Good | 3,120 |
| Loughton Health Centre | 9,643 | 9,979 | 55% | 20% | Good | 2,563 |
| The Limes Medical Centre | 17,584 | 17,760 | 49% | 17% | Good | 2,075 |
There are 2,329 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Epping Forest, close to England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 459 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 76% of them face to face. 50% 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 1.0% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Epping Forest | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,329 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 459 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 76% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 50% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 20% | 19% |
79% of Epping Forest's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Epping Forest residents are Chigwell Medical Centre (5,357), The Willows Medical Practice (2,259) and Central Surgery (2,085).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Epping Forest registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Medical Centre | 5,357 | Ilford |
| The Willows Medical Practice | 2,259 | Chigwell |
| Central Surgery | 2,085 | Sawbridgeworth |
| The Eden Surgeries | 1,708 | Bishops Stortford |
| The Forest Edge Practice | 1,618 | Chigwell |
| Park Lane Surgery | 1,524 | Broxbourne |
| Fencepiece Road Medical Centre | 1,388 | Ilford |
| Fullwell Cross Medical Centre | 968 | Ilford |
| The Limes Surgery | 896 | Hoddesdon |
| Addison House - Haque Practice | 800 | Harlow |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Epping Forest is palliative care (1.0% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.4% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Epping Forest (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.1% | 15.2% | 18,372 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 10.2% | 14.3% | 9,889 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.9% | 7.9% | 6,800 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.9% | 6.6% | 6,762 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.3% | 4.6% | 4,172 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4,546 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.8% | 3.0% | 3,449 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2,988 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2,176 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1,979 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1,439 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1,381 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 1.0% | 0.6% | 1,254 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1,084 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 831 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 599 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.4% | 1.2% | 213 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 504 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 424 |
- 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)
- Chelmsford (2,378 patients per GP)
- Colchester (2,433 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 Epping Forest?
12 practices are located in the Epping Forest council area, with 121,350 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Epping Forest residents registered with a GP?
79% of the 146,788 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Chigwell Medical Centre (5,357).
How many patients are there per GP in Epping Forest?
2,329 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Epping Forest, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Epping Forest?
50% of appointments at practices in Epping Forest took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.