GP surgery in Great Baddow
Baddow Village Surgery
Longmead Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7EZ
Scores 80 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 72% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2015. It is not taking on new patients at the moment.
How the score breaks down
Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works
Getting an appointment 78
- Easy to get through on the phone69
- Easy to contact online66
- Good experience of getting in touch80
- Did not wait too long for the appointment71
Quality of care 79
- Patients rate the surgery as good69
- Patients got what they needed76
- Doctors and nurses listen82
- Patients trust the staff72
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done88
- Meets NHS clinical targets34
- Children vaccinated on time60
What patients say
98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
72%
find the phone easy
well above the England average (57%)
84%
say their experience is good
above the England average (77%)
-6
change since last year
2025: 91% · 2026: 84%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 72% | 57% | 67% |
| Easy to contact via website | 65% | 58% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 57% | 54% | 47% |
| Reception staff helpful | 97% | 85% | 96% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 33% | 31% | 50% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 59% | 42% | 68% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 95% | 84% | 93% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 93% | 93% | 89% |
| Good experience of contacting | 85% | 73% | 88% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 66% | 57% | 80% |
| Waiting time was about right | 78% | 69% | 73% |
| Remote appointment | 7% | 26% | 14% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 94% | 87% | 96% |
| Treated with care and concern | 91% | 86% | 97% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 84% | 75% | 81% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 99% |
| Confidence and trust | 96% | 93% | 96% |
| Involved in decisions | 98% | 92% | 98% |
| Needs were met | 95% | 90% | 97% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 84% | 77% | 91% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 88% | 79% | 81% |
| Supported by local services | 84% | 70% | 73% |
| Discussed managing condition | 38% | 43% | 44% |
| Agreed a care plan | 54% | 46% | 43% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 15 November 2021. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Longmead Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7EZ
- Phone
- 01245 473251
- [email protected]
- Website
- baddowvillagesurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Chelmsford City Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- F81114 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 24 December 2015
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Good |
| Is it effective? | Good |
| Is it caring? | Good |
| Is it responsive? | Good |
| Is it well-led? | Good |
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 19.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 14.7% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 11.9% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 10.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 78% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 68% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 90% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 76% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 60% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 85% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 84% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baddow Village Surgerythis surgery | – | 80 | 72% | 84% | No |
| Sutherland Lodge SurgeryChelmsford, CM2 7PY | 1.0 miles | 4 | 11% | 49% | Yes |
| Chelmer Village SurgeryChelmsford, CM2 6ST | 1.1 miles | 28 | 63% | 66% | Yes |
| Beauchamp HouseChelmsford, CM2 0DB | 1.4 miles | 42 | 51% | 77% | Yes |
| Rivermead Gate Medical CentreChelmsford, CM1 1TR | 2.0 miles | 19 | 39% | 68% | Yes |
| Whitley House SurgeryChelmsford, CM1 3RW | 2.1 miles | 79 | 65% | 90% | Yes |
| North Chelmsford NHS HccChelmsford, CM2 5EF | 2.2 miles | 87 | 73% | 86% | Yes |
| Chelmer Medical PartnershipChelmsford, CM1 4HW | 2.8 miles | 22 | 32% | 75% | Yes |
| The Laurels SurgeryChelmsford, CM3 3DX | 3.2 miles | 46 | 38% | 78% | Yes |
| The Writtle SurgeryChelmsford, CM1 3EH | 3.4 miles | 7 | 31% | 66% | Yes |
Common questions
Is Baddow Village Surgery taking on new patients?
No. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Baddow Village Surgery was not taking on new patients. A surgery can only turn you down for a fair reason, such as living outside its area or its list being full. This can change at any time, so call the surgery to check.
How do patients rate Baddow Village Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Baddow Village Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 72% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 80 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Baddow Village Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Baddow Village Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 24 December 2015).
What are the opening times of Baddow Village Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 1pm 2pm to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 November 2021. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Baddow Village Surgery?
Call 01245 473251 or visit its website, baddowvillagesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Longmead Avenue, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7EZ.
How many patients are registered at Baddow Village Surgery?
Around 13,580 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Chelmsford City Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Essex NHS area.
Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.