GP surgery in Southampton

Burgess Road Surgery

357a Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,087 patients

Scores 60 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 88% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 60% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 19 in Southampton Based on 100 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 62

  • Easy to get through on the phone92
  • Easy to contact online78
  • Good experience of getting in touch63
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment19

Quality of care 56

  • Patients rate the surgery as good75
  • Patients got what they needed46
  • Doctors and nurses listen40
  • Patients trust the staff58
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done3
  • Meets NHS clinical targets98
  • Children vaccinated on time30

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

88%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone81%
Had their call answered straight away28%
Gave up or got no answer6%
Knew what would happen next straight away79%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week46%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 88% 57% 82%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 52%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 49%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 28% 31% 29%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 58%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 79%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 59% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 82%
Considered mental wellbeing 73% 75% 69%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 84%
Needs were met 91% 90% 84%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 80% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 26% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 100 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
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 17 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
357a Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BD
Phone
023 8067 6233
Website
www.burgessroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Southampton Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82001 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Pharmacy
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Translation services

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 August 2018

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

10,087registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.9%7.9%
Asthma6.8%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression11.5%14.3%
Obesity9.7%13.9%
Smoking18.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4963%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target65%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review54%66%

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Common questions

Is Burgess Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Burgess Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 8067 6233.

How do patients rate Burgess Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Burgess Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 88% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Burgess Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Burgess Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 August 2018).

What are the opening times of Burgess Road Surgery?

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 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 17 June 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Burgess Road Surgery?

Call 023 8067 6233 or visit its website, www.burgessroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 357a Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3BD.

How many patients are registered at Burgess Road Surgery?

Around 10,087 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Southampton Central PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.