About this practice

The Writtle Surgery is an NHS GP surgery located at 16a Lordship Road, Writtle, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3EH. The practice serves 8,113 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 23 February 2017. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 73% of respondents described their overall experience as good — broadly in line with the national average, which is broadly in line with the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 2,627 appointments. The vast majority (90%) were face-to-face consultations, with 8% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice performs well across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: Asthma: review in the preceding 12 months (99%), COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (100%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (91%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 61%.

Other GP practices nearby include Whitley House Surgery (1.3 miles, CQC: Outstanding), Mid Essex Acute Resp Infection Hub (1.6 miles), and Chelmer Medical Partnership (1.8 miles, CQC: Good). Compare these practices side by side →