GP surgery in South Norwood

Auckland Surgery

84a Auckland Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2DF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good7,758 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 43 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 63% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 43% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in South Norwood Based on 92 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 37

  • Easy to get through on the phone51
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch36
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment30

Quality of care 52

  • Patients rate the surgery as good61
  • Patients got what they needed31
  • Doctors and nurses listen39
  • Patients trust the staff26
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done78
  • Meets NHS clinical targets66
  • Children vaccinated on time56

What patients say

92 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

63%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-8

change since last year

2025: 90% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone56%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away65%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week39%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)85%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 63% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 47%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 92%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 26%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 35%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 85% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 71% 73% 82%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 65% 69% 75%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 10%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 74% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 97%
Needs were met 88% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 90%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 65% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 46% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 25%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 92 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday7:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
Saturday8:30am to 10:30am
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
84a Auckland Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2DF
Phone
020 8653 5146
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.aucklandsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
One Thornton Heath PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H83037 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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 6 January 2023

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

7,758registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.4%15.2%
Diabetes5.3%7.9%
Asthma6.1%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression15.4%14.3%
Obesity8.9%13.9%
Smoking11.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check82%78%
Asthma: annual review66%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Auckland Surgerythis surgery4363%82%Yes
Upper Norwood Group PracticeLondon, SE19 2NT0.3 miles9585%94%Yes
South Norwood Hill Medical CentreLondon, SE25 6BY0.4 miles6871%89%Yes
The Park PracticeLondon, SE20 8QA0.8 miles4748%84%Yes
Mersham Medical CentreThornton Heath, CR7 8JN0.8 miles7178%86%Yes
Oakfield SurgeryLondon, SE20 8QA0.8 miles6172%82%Yes
Anerley SurgeryLondon, SE20 8TJ0.8 miles5971%85%Yes
Parchmore Medical CentreThornton Heath, CR7 8LY1.0 miles3665%82%Yes
Robin Hood SurgeryLondon, SE20 7AB1.0 miles4657%87%Yes
Thornton Heath Medical CentreThornton Heath, CR7 8RL1.0 miles843%67%Yes

Upper Norwood Group Practice is 0.3 miles away, scores 95 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Auckland Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Auckland Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8653 5146.

How do patients rate Auckland Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Auckland Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 63% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 43 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Auckland Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Auckland Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 January 2023).

What are the opening times of Auckland Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 7:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 8:30am to 10:30am, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 November 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Auckland Surgery?

Call 020 8653 5146 or visit its website, www.aucklandsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 84a Auckland Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2DF.

How many patients are registered at Auckland Surgery?

Around 7,758 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of One Thornton Heath 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.