GP surgery in New Addington

Addington Medical Practice

Parkway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0JA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,858 patients

Scores 79 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 92% of patients say their experience is good and 77% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 79% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in New Addington Based on 119 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 68

  • Easy to get through on the phone77
  • Easy to contact online60
  • Good experience of getting in touch79
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment41

Quality of care 87

  • Patients rate the surgery as good91
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen70
  • Patients trust the staff92
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets23
  • Children vaccinated on time9

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

77%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

92%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+9

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 92%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away33%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week39%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)84%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 77% 57% 79%
Easy to contact via website 62% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 97% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 55% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 46%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 78%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 68%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 95%
Needs were met 96% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 92% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 62% 43% 35%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday7:30am to 6:30pm
Friday7:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Parkway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0JA
Phone
01689 849993
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.addingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Selsdon Addington & Shirley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H83028 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Addington Medical Practice
Gravel Hill Surgery, 7 Gravel Hill, Central, Croydon, CR0 5BG

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 June 2021

This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

9,858registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.6%15.2%
Diabetes9.7%7.9%
Asthma5.8%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression11.2%14.3%
Obesity13.1%13.9%
Smoking15.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)88%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check91%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Addington Medical Practicethis surgery7977%92%Yes
New Addington Group PracticeCroydon, CR0 0JAunder 0.1 miles2863%77%Yes
Headley Drive SurgeryCroydon, CR0 0QL0.6 miles7579%88%Yes
Addington Road SurgeryWest Wickham, BR4 9BG1.8 miles3328%69%Yes
Broom Road Medical PracticeCroydon, CR0 8NG1.8 miles2862%80%Yes
Selsdon Park Medical PracticeSouth Croydon, CR2 8LG2.0 miles7366%89%Yes
Farley Road Medical PracticeSouth Croydon, CR2 7NG2.1 miles9476%97%Yes
Queenhill Medical PracticeSouth Croydon, CR2 8DU2.1 miles9483%96%Yes
Wickham Park SurgeryWest Wickham, BR4 9PS2.2 miles4450%81%Yes
Station Road SurgeryWest Wickham, BR4 0PU2.3 miles2245%71%Yes

Farley Road Medical Practice is 2.1 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Addington Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Addington Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01689 849993.

How do patients rate Addington Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 92% of patients at Addington Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 77% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 79 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Addington Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Addington Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 June 2021).

What are the opening times of Addington Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 March 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Addington Medical Practice?

Call 01689 849993 or visit its website, www.addingtonmedicalpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Parkway, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0JA.

Does Addington Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Addington Medical Practice also runs Addington Medical Practice (Gravel Hill Surgery, 7 Gravel Hill, Central, Croydon, CR0 5BG). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Addington Medical Practice?

Around 9,858 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Selsdon Addington & Shirley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West London NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.