GP practices in the Thurrock council area: access and ratings
There are 26 GP practices in the Thurrock council area, with 188,030 registered patients between them (September 2026). 190,067 people living in Thurrock were registered with a GP in July 2026, 97% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Thurrock have 2,785 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 26 practices in Thurrock with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 49% at Aveley Medical Centre to 93% at The Yadava Practice, with a median of 73% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 8 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Devaraja V C & Partner has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (98%, 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 Yadava Practice | 5,116 | 5,116 | 93% | 76% | Good | 2,665 |
| Devaraja V C & Partner | 2,617 | 2,755 | 93% | 98% | Good | 2,755 |
| Dell Medical Centre | 5,318 | 5,352 | 93% | 85% | Good | 2,978 |
| Southend Road Surgery | 2,702 | 2,764 | 92% | 72% | Good | 2,073 |
| Stifford Clays Medical Practice | 10,245 | 10,295 | 83% | 48% | Good | 2,523 |
| The Health Centre | 6,113 | 6,193 | 82% | 50% | Good | 2,921 |
| The Commonwealth Health Centre | 5,672 | 5,741 | 81% | 57% | Good | 1,131 |
| The Surgery | 2,316 | 2,554 | 81% | 67% | Requires improvement | 2,589 |
| Hassengate Medical Centre | 13,408 | 13,505 | 79% | 56% | Good | 2,452 |
| Medic House | 5,386 | 5,467 | 77% | 75% | Good | 7,289 |
| Dr AM Deshpande & Dr P Gurjar Practice | 4,168 | 4,274 | 77% | 59% | Good | 2,585 |
| Oddfellows Hall Health Centre | 11,374 | 11,380 | 75% | 65% | Good | 2,951 |
| Sai Medical Centre | 11,167 | 11,451 | 73% | 50% | Good | 3,181 |
| The Orsett Surgery | 7,169 | 7,134 | 73% | 57% | Good | 1,760 |
| Primecare Medical Centre | 2,193 | 2,221 | 72% | 68% | Good | 3,332 |
| Sancta Maria Medical Centre | 2,600 | 2,624 | 71% | 34% | Good | 1,968 |
| The Grays Surgery | 7,397 | 7,358 | 70% | 55% | Good | 3,691 |
| Balfour Medical Centre | 5,339 | 5,423 | 69% | 56% | Inadequate | 4,675 |
| Thurrock Health Centre | 12,758 | 12,759 | 68% | 50% | Good | 3,508 |
| Tilbury Health Centre (College Health Tilbury and Chadwell Group) | 11,964 | 12,103 | 66% | 50% | Good | 2,492 |
| Purfleet Care Centre | 6,840 | 6,981 | 66% | 52% | Good | 2,618 |
| Dr T Abela & Partners | 13,911 | 13,920 | 66% | 37% | Good | 2,685 |
| The Derry Court Medical Practice | 6,882 | 6,911 | 65% | 47% | Good | 3,240 |
| Rigg Milner Medical Centre | 4,014 | 4,175 | 52% | 41% | Requires improvement | 2,747 |
| Peartree Surgery and West Horndon Surgery | 5,774 | 7,450 | 51% | 35% | Good | 3,725 |
| Aveley Medical Centre | 12,135 | 12,124 | 49% | 31% | Good | 4,592 |
There are 2,785 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Thurrock, more than England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 528 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 66% of them face to face. 49% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
14% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.4% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Thurrock | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,785 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 528 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 66% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 49% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 14% | 20% | 19% |
97% of Thurrock's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Thurrock residents are GP at hand (228), Dr Salako and Partners (187) and Haiderian Medical Centre (156).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Thurrock registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| GP at hand | 228 | London |
| Dr Salako and Partners | 187 | Basildon |
| Haiderian Medical Centre | 156 | Upminster |
| Laindon Medical Group | 136 | Basildon |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 112 | Wembley |
| Highgrove Surgery | 101 | Barking |
| Rainham and Upminster Medical Centre | 97 | Rainham |
| King Edwards Medical Centre | 95 | Barking |
| Ripple Road Medical Centre | 94 | Barking |
| The Loxford Practice | 91 | Ilford |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Thurrock is rheumatoid arthritis (0.9% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.7% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | Thurrock (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.0% | 15.2% | 28,671 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.9% | 14.3% | 17,189 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.0% | 7.9% | 11,804 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.6% | 6.6% | 9,873 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.6% | 4.6% | 6,652 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.7% | 3.8% | 5,142 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.2% | 3.0% | 4,211 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3,494 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3,179 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2,988 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1,795 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,306 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,434 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,026 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.7% | 1.2% | 410 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1,116 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 972 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 895 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 731 |
- 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)
- 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)
- Uttlesford (2,127 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Thurrock?
26 practices are located in the Thurrock council area, with 188,030 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Thurrock residents registered with a GP?
97% of the 190,067 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is GP at hand (228).
How many patients are there per GP in Thurrock?
2,785 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Thurrock, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Thurrock?
49% of appointments at practices in Thurrock took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.