Town in Kensington and Chelsea
GP surgeries in Chelsea
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Chelsea (Kensington and Chelsea), serving around 41,732 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 4 are taking on new patients. Ranked 29th of 726 towns in England.
All 5 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Hospital ChelseaRoyal Hospital Road, London, SW3 4SR | 100 | 95% | 99% | Not rated | – |
| 2 | The Chelsea Practice43 Chelsea Manor Street, London, SW3 5DD | 97 | 97% | 95% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | The Good PracticeKings Road, London, SW10 0LR | 82 | 85% | 90% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Health Partners at Violet Melchett30 Flood Walk, London, SW3 5RR | 77 | 74% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Kings Road Medical Centre529 Kings Road, London, SW10 0UD | 41 | 70% | 77% | Good | Yes |
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How Chelsea compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 84% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 77% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 88% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 83% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 95% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 93% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 89% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Chelsea?
Royal Hospital Chelsea has the highest GPScore in Chelsea, 100 out of 100 (grade A). 99% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.
Which GP surgeries in Chelsea are taking on new patients?
4 of the 5 surgeries in Chelsea were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including The Chelsea Practice, The Good Practice, Health Partners at Violet Melchett, Kings Road Medical Centre. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.
How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Chelsea?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at surgeries in Chelsea said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 88% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Chelsea rated by inspectors?
4 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Chelsea are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.