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GP surgeries in Orpington
There are 4 NHS GP surgeries in Orpington (Bromley), serving around 34,311 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 379th of 726 towns in England.
All 4 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 | Derry Downs Surgery29 Derry Downs, Orpington, BR5 4DU | 71 | 75% | 84% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Gillmans Road Surgery1 Gillmans Road, Orpington, BR5 4LA | 70 | 87% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Ballater Surgery108 Chislehurst Road, Orpington, BR6 0DP | 36 | 61% | 71% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Knoll Medical Practice19 Homefield Rise, Orpington, BR6 0FE | 11 | 35% | 68% | Good | Yes |
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How Orpington compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 65% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 65% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 78% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 66% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 84% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 78% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in Orpington
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Orpington?
Derry Downs Surgery has the highest GPScore in Orpington, 71 out of 100 (grade B). 84% 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 Orpington are taking on new patients?
4 of the 4 surgeries in Orpington were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Derry Downs Surgery, Gillmans Road Surgery, Ballater Surgery, Knoll Medical Practice. 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 Orpington?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at surgeries in Orpington said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 78% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Orpington rated by inspectors?
4 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Orpington 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.