City and council area
GP surgeries in Harlow
There are 8 NHS GP surgeries in Harlow, serving around 106,786 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well below the England average. 8 are taking on new patients. Ranked 273rd of 294 council areas in England.
All 8 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 | Old Harlow Health CentreJenner Hse, Harlow, CM17 0AX | 84 | 76% | 90% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 2 | Sydenham House SurgerySydenham House, Harlow, CM20 3NT | 65 | 81% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | The Hamilton PracticeKeats House, Harlow, CM18 6LY | 40 | 65% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | The Ross PracticeKeats House, Harlow, CM18 6LY | 28 | 37% | 70% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Church Langley Medical PracticeChurch Langley Way, Harlow, CM17 9TG | 10 | 48% | 56% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 6 | Nuffield House Health CentreNuffield House Surgery, Harlow, CM20 3AX | 2 | 29% | 48% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Lister Medical CentreLister House Health Centre, Harlow, CM18 6YJ | 1 | 25% | 57% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 8 | Addison House - Haque PracticeAddison House, Harlow, CM20 1DS | 0 | 22% | 45% | Requires improvement | Yes |
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How Harlow compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 48% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 53% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 62% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 63% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 81% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 86% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 66% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Harlow?
Old Harlow Health Centre has the highest GPScore in Harlow, 84 out of 100 (grade A). 90% 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 Harlow are taking on new patients?
8 of the 8 surgeries in Harlow were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Old Harlow Health Centre, Sydenham House Surgery, The Hamilton Practice, The Ross Practice, Church Langley Medical Practice 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 Harlow?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 48% of patients at surgeries in Harlow said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 62% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Harlow rated by inspectors?
5 of the 8 inspected surgeries in Harlow are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 3 are 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.