GP practices in the Harlow council area: access and ratings
There are 8 GP practices in the Harlow council area, with 105,454 registered patients between them (September 2026). 104,439 people living in Harlow were registered with a GP in July 2026, 98% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Harlow have 2,761 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 Harlow with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 45% at Addison House - Haque Practice to 90% at Old Harlow Health Centre, with a median of 63% (England: 77%). 1 is above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Imran Gohar has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (81%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Harlow Health Centre | 10,886 | 11,929 | 90% | 76% | Outstanding | 2,151 |
| Dr Imran Gohar | 3,802 | 3,859 | 83% | 81% | Good | 3,530 |
| The Hamilton Practice | 10,960 | 11,062 | 77% | 64% | Good | 2,207 |
| The Ross Practice | 10,718 | 10,837 | 70% | 37% | Good | 3,044 |
| Lister Medical Centre | 20,435 | 20,835 | 57% | 25% | Requires improvement | 2,994 |
| Church Langley Medical Centre | 11,214 | 11,658 | 56% | 48% | Inadequate | 3,230 |
| Nuffield House Doctors Surgery | 12,500 | 12,510 | 48% | 29% | Good | 2,234 |
| Addison House - Haque Practice | 21,826 | 22,764 | 45% | 22% | Good | 3,341 |
There are 2,761 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Harlow, more than England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 460 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 63% of them face to face. 49% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
15% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Harlow | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,761 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 460 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 63% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 49% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 15% | 20% | 19% |
98% of Harlow's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Harlow residents are Maynard Court Surgery (347), The Eden Surgeries (129) and Market Square Surgery (128).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Harlow registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Maynard Court Surgery | 347 | Waltham Abbey |
| The Eden Surgeries | 129 | Bishops Stortford |
| Market Square Surgery | 128 | Waltham Abbey |
| GP at hand | 68 | London |
| MHP - Forest Road Group Practice | 62 | London |
| The Loughton Surgery | 56 | Loughton |
| Central Surgery | 55 | Sawbridgeworth |
| Archway NHS Medical Centre | 49 | London |
| Peacock Surgery | 46 | Stansted Mountfitchet |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 38 | Wembley |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Harlow is rheumatoid arthritis (0.9% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Harlow (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.7% | 15.2% | 15,682 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.9% | 14.3% | 11,346 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.3% | 7.9% | 6,909 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.2% | 6.6% | 6,102 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.8% | 4.6% | 3,937 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.0% | 3.8% | 3,183 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.5% | 3.0% | 2,669 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1,871 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1,863 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1,572 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 778 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 895 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 873 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 643 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 680 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 604 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 562 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 168 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 489 |
- 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)
- Epping Forest (2,329 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 Harlow?
8 practices are located in the Harlow council area, with 105,454 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Harlow residents registered with a GP?
98% of the 104,439 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Maynard Court Surgery (347).
How many patients are there per GP in Harlow?
2,761 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Harlow, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Harlow?
49% of appointments at practices in Harlow took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.