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GP surgeries in Thundersley and South Benfleet
There are 7 NHS GP surgeries in Thundersley and South Benfleet (Castle Point), serving around 47,955 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries below the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 402nd of 726 towns in England.
All 7 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 | Benfleet Surgery12 Constitution Hill, Benfleet, SS7 1ED | 91 | 86% | 90% | Good | No |
| 2 | Essex Way Surgery34 Essex Way, Benfleet, SS7 1LT | 64 | 66% | 88% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | High Road Family Doctors119 High Road, Benfleet, SS7 5LN | 59 | 70% | 84% | Not rated | No |
| 4 | Grace House Surgery85 Hart Road, Benfleet, SS7 3PR | 43 | 70% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Dr Khan & PartnersRushbottom Lane Surgery, Benfleet, SS7 4EA | 41 | 57% | 81% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | St Georges Medical Practice91 Rushbottom Lane, Benfleet, SS7 4EA | 20 | 49% | 58% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | The Hollies41 Rectory Road, Benfleet, SS7 2NA | 0 | 16% | 42% | Not rated | Yes |
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How Thundersley and South Benfleet compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 59% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 42% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 71% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 68% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 84% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 91% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 74% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Thundersley and South Benfleet?
Benfleet Surgery has the highest GPScore in Thundersley and South Benfleet, 91 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 Thundersley and South Benfleet are taking on new patients?
5 of the 7 surgeries in Thundersley and South Benfleet were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Essex Way Surgery, Grace House Surgery, Dr Khan & Partners, St Georges Medical Practice, The Hollies. 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 Thundersley and South Benfleet?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at surgeries in Thundersley and South Benfleet said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 71% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Thundersley and South Benfleet rated by inspectors?
5 of the 5 inspected surgeries in Thundersley and South Benfleet 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.