Town in Barking and Dagenham
GP surgeries in Barking
There are 3 NHS GP surgeries in Barking (Barking and Dagenham), serving around 24,089 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 3 are taking on new patients. Ranked 590th of 726 towns in England.
All 3 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salisbury Avenue Surgery7 Salisbury Avenue, Barking, IG11 9XQ | 48 | 73% | 79% | Inadequate | Yes |
| 2 | Abbey Medical CentreHarpour Road, Barking, IG11 8RJ | 34 | 63% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Victoria & Five Elms Medical Centre1 Queens Road, Barking, IG11 8GD | 18 | 47% | 71% | Good | Yes |
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How Barking compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 62% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 54% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 73% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 60% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 89% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 76% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Barking
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Barking?
Salisbury Avenue Surgery has the highest GPScore in Barking, 48 out of 100 (grade C). 79% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Barking are taking on new patients?
3 of the 3 surgeries in Barking were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Salisbury Avenue Surgery, Abbey Medical Centre, Victoria & Five Elms Medical Centre. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Barking?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at surgeries in Barking said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 73% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Barking rated by inspectors?
2 of the 3 inspected surgeries in Barking are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 1 is rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.