City and council area
GP surgeries in Southend-on-Sea
There are 25 NHS GP surgeries in Southend-on-Sea, serving around 196,274 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 23 are taking on new patients. Ranked 168th of 294 council areas in England.
All 25 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 | Scott Park Surgery205 Western Approaches, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6XY | 97 | 92% | 91% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Warrior Square Surgery61 Warrior Square, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2JJ | 93 | 92% | 92% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Shoebury PracticeShoebury Health Centre, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9BX | 78 | 79% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Westcliff Medical CentreGround Floor, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8BU | 78 | 83% | 92% | Not rated | Yes |
| 5 | Dr Malik - Kent Elms Health CentreKent Elms Health Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5UU | 74 | 77% | 84% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Highlands Surgery1629-1643 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 2SQ | 73 | 52% | 84% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 7 | North Avenue Surgery332 North Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4EQ | 71 | 64% | 85% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | Dr Kumar & Ptnr - Shoebury Health CentreShoebury Health Centre, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9BX | 70 | 69% | 88% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Dr Navin Kumar183-195 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF | 69 | 65% | 85% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | St Luke's Health CentrePantile Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4BD | 67 | 57% | 81% | Good | Yes |
| 11 | Dr Sooriakumaran3 Prince Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6RL | 57 | 70% | 83% | Good | Yes |
| 12 | Eastwood Group Practice1 Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5UU | 50 | 61% | 75% | Good | Yes |
| 13 | Dr F Khan Carnavon Road SurgeryCarnarvon Road Surgery, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF | 48 | 56% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 14 | Southend Medical Centre50-52 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1NX | 41 | 57% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 15 | Dr Krishnan & Ptnr - Kent Elms Health CentreKent Elms Health Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 5UU | 29 | 44% | 73% | Good | Yes |
| 16 | The Pall Mall SurgeryLeigh Pcc, Leigh on Sea, SS9 3NG | 27 | 36% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 17 | The Leigh Surgery194 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4JQ | 23 | 52% | 79% | Good | Yes |
| 18 | Central Surgery - Southchurch Blvd27 Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 4UB | 10 | 50% | 59% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 19 | The Practice Northumberland Avenue32 Northumberland Avenue, Southend on Sea, SS1 2TH | 8 | 33% | 56% | Good | Yes |
| 20 | The Queensway SurgeryQueensway Surgery, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2AB | 7 | 34% | 67% | Good | Yes |
| 21 | Southend Coastal Surgeries - Thorpe Bay99 Tyrone Road, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 3HD | 6 | 28% | 56% | Good | Yes |
| 22 | The Valkyrie SurgeryValkyrie Road Primary Care Centre, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 8BU | 5 | 27% | 66% | Good | Yes |
| 23 | West Road SurgeryNorth Road Primary Care Centre, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7AF | 2 | 18% | 59% | Good | Yes |
| 24 | Elmsleigh Drive Surgery203 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 4JH | – | – | – | Not rated | – |
| 25 | Sas Mid and South Essex StpSuite 7, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6BB | – | – | – | Not rated | – |
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How Southend-on-Sea compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 56% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 56% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 74% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 72% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 77% | 77% |
Areas within Southend-on-Sea
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Southend-on-Sea?
Scott Park Surgery has the highest GPScore in Southend-on-Sea, 97 out of 100 (grade A). 91% 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 Southend-on-Sea are taking on new patients?
23 of the 25 surgeries in Southend-on-Sea were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Scott Park Surgery, Warrior Square Surgery, Shoebury Practice, Westcliff Medical Centre, Dr Malik - Kent Elms Health Centre 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 Southend-on-Sea?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 56% of patients at surgeries in Southend-on-Sea said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 74% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Southend-on-Sea rated by inspectors?
21 of the 22 inspected surgeries in Southend-on-Sea 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.