GP surgery in Wickford

London Road Surgery

Market House, Market Road, Wickford, SS12 0AA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good14,219 patients

Scores 35 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 38% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 35% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 3 in Wickford Based on 89 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

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 21

  • Easy to get through on the phone12
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch16
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment45

Quality of care 58

  • Patients rate the surgery as good52
  • Patients got what they needed41
  • Doctors and nurses listen53
  • Patients trust the staff46
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done91
  • Meets NHS clinical targets63
  • Children vaccinated on time62

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

38%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone30%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day34%
Waited more than a week29%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)46%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 38% 57% 38%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 35%
Easy to contact via NHS App 45% 54% 37%
Reception staff helpful 80% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 48%
Sees preferred clinician 22% 42% 12%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 70% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 88% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 62% 57% 48%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 58%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 78%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 78%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 56%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 89% 92% 91%
Needs were met 90% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 52% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 21% 43% 27%
Agreed a care plan 55% 46% 32%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 9pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Market House, Market Road, Wickford, SS12 0AA
Phone
01268 765533
Website
www.thelondonroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Wickford PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F81041 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 1 October 2021

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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?Requires improvement

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

14,219registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
84.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.7%15.2%
Diabetes8.5%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.4%3.0%
Depression15.8%14.3%
Obesity14.4%13.9%
Smoking10.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)83%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)94%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
London Road Surgerythis surgery3538%80%Yes
Swanwood PartnershipWickford, SS12 0AGunder 0.1 miles4441%83%Yes
Robert Frew Medical CentreWickford, SS12 9NR1.0 miles5853%78%Yes
Felmores Medical CentreBasildon, SS13 1PN2.4 miles1959%68%Yes
Aryan Medical CentreBasildon, SS13 1PN2.4 miles7270%80%Yes
Murree Medical GroupBasildon, SS13 1AJ2.5 miles018%44%Yes
Matching Green SurgeryBasildon, SS14 2PB2.6 miles3060%73%Yes
Fryerns Medical CentreBasildon, SS14 3SS2.7 miles640%55%Yes
St Georges Medical PracticeBenfleet, SS7 4EA3.2 miles2049%58%Yes
Dr Khan & PartnersBenfleet, SS7 4EA3.2 miles4157%81%Yes

Robert Frew Medical Centre is 1.0 miles away, scores 58 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is London Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), London Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01268 765533.

How do patients rate London Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at London Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 38% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 35 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for London Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated London Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 October 2021).

What are the opening times of London Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 9pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 November 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact London Road Surgery?

Call 01268 765533 or visit its website, www.thelondonroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Market House, Market Road, Wickford, SS12 0AA.

How many patients are registered at London Road Surgery?

Around 14,219 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Wickford 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.