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GP surgeries in Thornton Heath
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Thornton Heath (Croydon), serving around 51,273 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 604th of 726 towns in England.
All 5 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 | Mersham Medical Centre30 Norbury Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8JN | 71 | 78% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Parchmore Medical Centre97 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LY | 36 | 65% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Brigstock Medical Practice141 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JN | 25 | 41% | 70% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Your Family Practice83 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JH | 23 | 42% | 70% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Thornton Heath Medical Centre61a Gillett Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RL | 8 | 43% | 67% | Good | Yes |
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How Thornton Heath compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 53% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 49% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 67% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 62% | 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 Thornton Heath?
Mersham Medical Centre has the highest GPScore in Thornton Heath, 71 out of 100 (grade B). 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 Thornton Heath are taking on new patients?
5 of the 5 surgeries in Thornton Heath were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Mersham Medical Centre, Parchmore Medical Centre, Brigstock Medical Practice, Your Family Practice, Thornton Heath Medical Centre. 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 Thornton Heath?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 53% of patients at surgeries in Thornton Heath said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 67% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Thornton Heath rated by inspectors?
5 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Thornton Heath 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.