Town in Thurrock
GP surgeries in South Ockendon
There are 4 NHS GP surgeries in South Ockendon (Thurrock), serving around 23,172 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well below the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 690th 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 | Dr Yasin Sa PracticeDarenth Lane, South Ockendon, RM15 5LP | 47 | 50% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Sancta Maria Medical CentreDaiglen Drive, South Ockendon, RM15 5SZ | 17 | 34% | 71% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Derry Court Medical PracticeUnit 2/3 Derry Court, South Ockendon, RM15 5GN | 14 | 47% | 65% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Peartree Surgery & West Horndon SurgeryPear Tree Surgery, South Ockendon, RM15 6PR | 7 | 35% | 51% | Good | Yes |
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How South Ockendon compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 42% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 49% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 66% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 67% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 80% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 87% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 84% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 68% | 77% |
Branch surgeries in South Ockendon
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in South Ockendon?
Dr Yasin Sa Practice has the highest GPScore in South Ockendon, 47 out of 100 (grade C). 83% 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 South Ockendon are taking on new patients?
4 of the 4 surgeries in South Ockendon were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Dr Yasin Sa Practice, Sancta Maria Medical Centre, Derry Court Medical Practice, Peartree Surgery & West Horndon Surgery. 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 South Ockendon?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 42% of patients at surgeries in South Ockendon said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 66% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in South Ockendon rated by inspectors?
4 of the 4 inspected surgeries in South Ockendon 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.