GP surgery in Hatfield

Burvill House Surgery

52-54 Dellfield Road, Hatfield, AL10 8HP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,430 patients

Scores 41 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 54% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 41% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Hatfield Based on 89 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 51

  • Easy to get through on the phone36
  • Easy to contact online86
  • Good experience of getting in touch53
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment50

Quality of care 29

  • Patients rate the surgery as good47
  • Patients got what they needed20
  • Doctors and nurses listen38
  • Patients trust the staff16
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done20
  • Meets NHS clinical targets60
  • Children vaccinated on time44

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone43%
Had their call answered straight away17%
Gave up or got no answer10%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day39%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face65%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 49%
Easy to contact via website 75% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 27% 31% 37%
Sees preferred clinician 18% 42% 27%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 48% 57% 57%
Waiting time was about right 72% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 35% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 84% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 88% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 91%
Needs were met 86% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 72% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 76%
Discussed managing condition 60% 43% 40%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 61%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 89 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
52-54 Dellfield Road, Hatfield, AL10 8HP
Phone
01707 269091
Website
www.burvillhousesurgery.org.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Hatfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E82023 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 August 2022

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

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

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

12,430registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
81.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.4%15.2%
Diabetes6.1%7.9%
Asthma4.0%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression12.1%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking18.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6465%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)78%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target70%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target52%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Potterells Medical Centre is 2.5 miles away, scores 55 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Burvill House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Burvill House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01707 269091.

How do patients rate Burvill House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Burvill House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 41 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Burvill House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Burvill House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 August 2022).

What are the opening times of Burvill House Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Burvill House Surgery?

Call 01707 269091 or visit its website, www.burvillhousesurgery.org.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 52-54 Dellfield Road, Hatfield, AL10 8HP.

How many patients are registered at Burvill House Surgery?

Around 12,430 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hatfield PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.