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Ultrasound, CT and MRI compared: what each scan shows best, key differences, radiation, contrast, safety, limitations and when each may be needed.
Best GP practices in London, 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 region (latest publish date: 2025-07-10).
Showing up to 12 best GP practices in London ranked by GPPS “Overall experience (positive)”. Open a practice to view full details and survey cards.
Ranked by GPPS positive response percentage (latest available survey for each practice).
| # | Practice | Town | Postcode | Score | CI | Response rate | Responses |
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LONDON | SW3 4SR | 100% | 100%–100% | 49.2% | 95 / 193 |
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HOUNSLOW | TW3 2DY | 98.9% | 94.8%–99.8% | 29.3% | 109 / 372 |
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LONDON | E1W 1UA | 98.7% | 97.3%–99.4% | 22.4% | 87 / 388 |
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LONDON | WC1B 3BA | 98.4% | 95.4%–99.4% | 18.8% | 109 / 581 |
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LONDON | SW11 2EJ | 98% | 96.7%–98.8% | 15.3% | 95 / 620 |
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CARSHALTON | SM5 2RE | 97.7% | 84%–99.7% | 28% | 105 / 375 |
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SOUTH CROYDON | CR2 8DU | 97.5% | 93.4%–99.1% | 34.1% | 113 / 331 |
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LONDON | W1D 3HZ | 97% | 95.6%–98% | 9.4% | 33 / 352 |
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LONDON | W8 7RX | 96.5% | 85.9%–99.2% | 24.5% | 115 / 470 |
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TWICKENHAM | TW1 2AR | 96.2% | 91.9%–98.3% | 33.1% | 120 / 362 |
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LONDON | SE22 8LY | 96.2% | 92.2%–98.2% | 18.5% | 102 / 550 |
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LONDON | W10 5PE | 96.1% | 94.3%–97.4% | 15% | 111 / 738 |
Map points are shown for practices with coordinates available.
Practices that nearly made the Best list (next best in this region).
| Practice | Town | Postcode | Score |
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| HARROW | HA3 9BN | 95.9% | |
| LONDON | E9 5QG | 95.8% | |
| LONDON | E18 2AB | 95.6% | |
| LONDON | W1K 5LS | 95.3% | |
| LONDON | NW3 5BY | 95.2% | |
| BROMLEY | BR1 4HE | 95% | |
| LONDON | SW14 8LP | 94.9% | |
| LONDON | SW12 8EU | 94.8% |
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