GP surgeries in South Ockendon: ratings and patient reviews
There are 5 GP practices in South Ockendon, with 35,302 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at The Health Centre (82%, England 77%). Across the town there are 3,452 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 5 practices in South Ockendon with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 49% at Aveley Medical Centre to 82% at The Health Centre, with a median of 65% (England: 77%). 0 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (50%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Health Centre | 6,193 | 82% | 50% | Good | 2,921 |
| Sancta Maria Medical Centre | 2,624 | 71% | 34% | Good | 1,968 |
| The Derry Court Medical Practice | 6,911 | 65% | 47% | Good | 3,240 |
| Peartree Surgery and West Horndon Surgery | 7,450 | 51% | 35% | Good | 3,725 |
| Aveley Medical Centre | 12,124 | 49% | 31% | Good | 4,592 |
There are 3,452 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in South Ockendon, more than England's 2,171 and Essex's 2,514. Practices recorded 420 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 81% of them face to face. 44% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
13% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | South Ockendon | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 3,452 | 2,514 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 420 | 480 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 81% | 69% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 44% | 45% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 13% | 20% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in South Ockendon is learning disability (0.8% against 0.6%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.3% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | South Ockendon (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 14.3% | 15.2% | 5,086 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 11.6% | 14.3% | 3,121 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.1% | 7.9% | 2,211 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 5.3% | 6.6% | 1,753 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1,243 |
| Cancer | All ages | 2.6% | 3.8% | 932 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.3% | 1.9% | 802 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.2% | 3.0% | 765 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.6% | 2.2% | 571 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.5% | 1.9% | 539 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 293 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 218 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 225 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 276 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 268 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.5% | 0.8% | 170 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 138 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 121 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.3% | 1.2% | 33 |
How many GP practices are there in South Ockendon?
5, with 35,302 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in South Ockendon do patients rate highest?
The Health Centre: 82% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, against 77% across England.
How many patients are there per GP in South Ockendon?
3,452 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in South Ockendon are face to face?
81% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.