Best GP practices in Essex by Patient Experience (GPPS)
Best GP practices in Essex, ranked using the latest available GP Patient Survey (GPPS) positive response results for “Overall experience (positive)”.
Updated using the latest GP Patient Survey publication available in this county (latest publish date: 2025-07-10).
Showing up to 12 best GP practices in Essex ranked by GPPS “Overall experience (positive)”. Open a practice to view full details and survey cards.
Best results
Ranked by GPPS positive response percentage (latest available survey for each practice).
| # | Practice | Town | Postcode | Score | CI | Response rate | Responses |
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Published: 2025-07-10
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DUNMOW | CM6 2QN | 96.9% | 92.9%–98.7% | 40.7% | 111 / 273 |
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BRAINTREE | CM7 4BQ | 96.6% | 91.7%–98.7% | 46.1% | 119 / 258 |
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HARLOW | CM17 0AX | 95.4% | 87.5%–98.4% | 30.8% | 98 / 318 |
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BRENTWOOD | CM15 9DY | 94.5% | 92.4%–96% | 33.8% | 100 / 296 |
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SOUTHMINSTER | CM0 7TH | 93.1% | 87.8%–96.2% | 37.5% | 107 / 285 |
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SAFFRON WALDEN | CB11 3PY | 92.8% | 86.6%–96.3% | 38.3% | 100 / 261 |
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BUCKHURST HILL | IG9 5LT | 91.7% | 89.7%–93.3% | 38.1% | 133 / 349 |
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INGATESTONE | CM4 9NF | 90.9% | 86.9%–93.7% | 44.6% | 115 / 258 |
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CHELMSFORD | CM2 7EZ | 90.9% | 81.4%–95.8% | 47.9% | 145 / 303 |
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COLCHESTER | CO7 8PJ | 90.6% | 80.7%–95.7% | 36.6% | 101 / 276 |
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BENFLEET | SS7 1ED | 90.5% | 87.7%–92.7% | 29.5% | 98 / 332 |
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SOUTHMINSTER | CM0 7AY | 90.2% | 84.9%–93.8% | 38.5% | 117 / 304 |
Map of the best practices
Map points are shown for practices with coordinates available.
Near misses
Practices that nearly made the Best list (next best in this county).
| Practice | Town | Postcode | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLERICAY | CM12 9DX | 89.5% | |
| HOCKLEY | SS5 5HQ | 89.4% | |
| BUCKHURST HILL | IG9 6BN | 89.1% | |
| CANVEY ISLAND | SS8 0EX | 88.7% | |
| COLCHESTER | CO4 5LE | 88.6% | |
| CHELMSFORD | CM1 3RW | 87.7% | |
| CHELMSFORD | CM3 3LL | 87.2% | |
| MALDON | CM9 8RG | 86.8% |
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