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GP surgeries in Chelmsford
There are 15 NHS GP surgeries in Chelmsford, serving around 213,437 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 14 are taking on new patients. Ranked 199th of 294 council areas in England.
All 15 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 | North Chelmsford NHS Hcc2 White Hart Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 5EF | 87 | 73% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Stock SurgeryCommon Road, Ingatestone, CM4 9NF | 85 | 85% | 91% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Baddow Village SurgeryLongmead Avenue, Chelmsford, CM2 7EZ | 80 | 72% | 84% | Good | No |
| 4 | Whitley House SurgeryCrompton Bld, Chelmsford, CM1 3RW | 79 | 65% | 90% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Kingsway SurgeryCrouch Vale Medical Centre, Chelmsford, CM3 5QP | 48 | 40% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Little Waltham & GT Notley Surgery30 Brook Hill, Chelmsford, CM3 3LL | 47 | 39% | 85% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | The Laurels SurgeryJuniper Road, Chelmsford, CM3 3DX | 46 | 38% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Greenwood and Wyncroft Surgery3 Priory Road, Chelmsford, CM3 4EY | 45 | 62% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Beauchamp House37 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0DB | 42 | 51% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | Chelmer Village SurgeryAshton Place, Chelmsford, CM2 6ST | 28 | 63% | 66% | Good | Yes |
| 11 | Chelmer Medical Partnership20 Merlin Place, Chelmsford, CM1 4HW | 22 | 32% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 12 | Rivermead Gate Medical Centre123 Rectory Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1TR | 19 | 39% | 68% | Good | Yes |
| 13 | The Writtle Surgery16a Lordship Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3EH | 7 | 31% | 66% | Good | Yes |
| 14 | Beacon Health Group-Danbury Medical Centre52 Maldon Road, Chelmsford, CM3 4QL | 4 | 29% | 50% | Good | Yes |
| 15 | Sutherland Lodge Surgery115 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, CM2 7PY | 4 | 11% | 49% | Good | Yes |
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How Chelmsford compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 49% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 56% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 75% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Chelmsford?
North Chelmsford NHS Hcc has the highest GPScore in Chelmsford, 87 out of 100 (grade A). 86% 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 Chelmsford are taking on new patients?
14 of the 15 surgeries in Chelmsford were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including North Chelmsford NHS Hcc, Stock Surgery, Whitley House Surgery, Kingsway Surgery, Little Waltham & GT Notley Surgery and others. 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 Chelmsford?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 49% of patients at surgeries in Chelmsford said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 71% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Chelmsford rated by inspectors?
15 of the 15 inspected surgeries in Chelmsford are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
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.