GP practices in the Uttlesford council area: access and ratings
There are 8 GP practices in the Uttlesford council area, with 100,701 registered patients between them (September 2026). 101,244 people living in Uttlesford were registered with a GP in July 2026, 93% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Uttlesford have 2,127 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 Uttlesford with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 65% at John Tasker House Surgery to 97% at Thaxted Surgery, with a median of 82% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Peacock Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (83%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaxted Surgery | 8,955 | 9,274 | 97% | 78% | Good | 2,398 |
| Crocus Medical Practice | 12,216 | 12,694 | 85% | 53% | Good | 2,092 |
| Peacock Surgery | 19,415 | 21,710 | 85% | 83% | Good | 2,010 |
| Dr Peter Linn | 11,792 | 12,001 | 84% | 50% | Good | 2,937 |
| The Gold Street Surgery | 10,726 | 11,038 | 80% | 52% | Good | 1,734 |
| Newport Surgery | 9,528 | 9,928 | 77% | 74% | Good | 2,190 |
| The Eden Surgeries | 7,187 | 9,262 | 72% | 40% | Good | 2,554 |
| John Tasker House Surgery | 14,358 | 14,794 | 65% | 20% | Good | 1,849 |
There are 2,127 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Uttlesford, close to England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 450 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 73% of them face to face. 49% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
22% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 1.2% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Uttlesford | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,127 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 450 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 73% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 49% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 22% | 20% | 19% |
93% of Uttlesford's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Uttlesford residents are Helix Medical Centre (1,562), Granta Medical Practices (1,291) and The Freshford Practice (948).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Uttlesford registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Helix Medical Centre | 1,562 | Bishops Stortford |
| Granta Medical Practices | 1,291 | Cambridge |
| The Freshford Practice | 948 | Braintree |
| Little Waltham & Great Notley Surgeries | 739 | Chelmsford |
| Church Street Partnership | 624 | Bishops Stortford |
| South Street Surgery | 555 | Bishops Stortford |
| Central Surgery | 345 | Sawbridgeworth |
| Blandford Medical Centre | 194 | Braintree |
| The Writtle Surgery | 46 | Chelmsford |
| Unity Healthcare | 36 | Haverhill |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Uttlesford is palliative care (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is learning disability (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Uttlesford (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.4% | 15.2% | 15,199 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.8% | 14.3% | 10,766 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.2% | 6.6% | 6,676 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.1% | 7.9% | 4,871 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.5% | 3.8% | 4,464 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.8% | 4.6% | 2,960 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2,934 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2,643 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1,839 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1,419 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 433 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.0% | 1.1% | 980 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 748 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 892 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 804 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.7% | 1.0% | 704 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.6% | 0.8% | 504 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 458 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 332 |
- 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)
- Thurrock (2,785 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Uttlesford?
8 practices are located in the Uttlesford council area, with 100,701 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Uttlesford residents registered with a GP?
93% of the 101,244 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Helix Medical Centre (1,562).
How many patients are there per GP in Uttlesford?
2,127 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Uttlesford, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Uttlesford?
49% of appointments at practices in Uttlesford took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.