Top 10 GP practices in Essex
Ranked list of the top GP practices in Essex based on published CQC ratings and inspection dates.
Updated using the latest published CQC inspection data (latest inspection date in this area: 2025-11-06).
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Location:
Essex
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admin county
Scored listings in this county
147
Used for ranking
Latest inspection date
2025-11-06
publication_date
Inspection “median year”
2017
rough freshness indicator
Rating mix
O: 3%
G: 91%
RI: 5%
I: 0%
Top 10 results
Ranked by computed score (overall + domain ratings + freshness).
Tip: open “CQC” to verify details.
| # | Name | Town | Postcode | CQC rating | Inspection date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Score: 48
CO6 1UH
|
COLCHESTER | CO6 1UH | Outstanding | 2019-12-05 |
| 2 |
Score: 47
CM17 0AX
|
HARLOW | CM17 0AX | Outstanding | 2020-03-10 |
| 3 |
Score: 47
CM0 7TH
|
SOUTHMINSTER | CM0 7TH | Outstanding | 2018-08-24 |
| 4 |
Score: 47
CM3 6AB
|
CHELMSFORD | CM3 6AB | Outstanding | 2017-04-28 |
| 5 |
Score: 47
CM7 4BQ
|
BRAINTREE | CM7 4BQ | Outstanding | 2016-09-15 |
| 6 |
Score: 39
CO15 3AU
|
CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO15 3AU | Good | 2025-11-06 |
| 7 |
Score: 39
CO2 7UW
|
COLCHESTER | CO2 7UW | Good | 2025-08-07 |
| 8 |
Score: 39
SS15 4EZ
|
BASILDON | SS15 4EZ | Good | 2025-07-24 |
| 9 |
Score: 39
CO16 0EA
|
CLACTON-ON-SEA | CO16 0EA | Good | 2025-06-22 |
| 10 |
Score: 39
CM4 9NF
|
INGATESTONE | CM4 9NF | Good | 2025-06-19 |
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Providers that nearly made the Top 10 (next best in this area).
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Frequently asked questions
How is this Top 10 list calculated?
We rank providers using published CQC data. Listings must have a computed score based on overall rating, inspection domains (where available), and recency (inspection date). Highest score ranks first.
Why are some providers not included?
Providers without enough published CQC data to calculate a score (or without a matched CQC record) won’t appear in the Top 10. They may still be listed in the full directory pages.
How often is the Top 10 updated?
We refresh rankings when new CQC publication data is available. Latest inspection date in this county: 2025-11-06.
Is this an official NHS/CQC endorsement?
No. This is an independent ranking view built from published CQC inspection data to help users compare local services more quickly.
What should I do after picking a provider from the Top 10?
Open the provider page for contact details and directions, and use the CQC link (where present) to verify the latest official inspection report.