GP surgery in Kensington and Chelsea

Colville Health Centre

51 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 1PA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,752 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 90% 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.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 19 in Kensington and Chelsea Based on 93 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 96

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online60
  • Good experience of getting in touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment96

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed64
  • Doctors and nurses listen99
  • Patients trust the staff90
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done20
  • Meets NHS clinical targets3
  • Children vaccinated on time1

What patients say

93 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+10

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone85%
Had their call answered straight away18%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day38%
Waited more than a week15%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)81%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 77%
Easy to contact via website 62% 58% 59%
Easy to contact via NHS App 75% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 38%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 59%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 95%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 94% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 83% 57% 79%
Waiting time was about right 92% 69% 90%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 99% 87% 88%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 88% 75% 85%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 89%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 87%
Needs were met 93% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 63%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 67%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 93 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 21 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
51 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 1PA
Phone
020 7727 4592
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.colvillehealthcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Neohealth PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87067 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 September 2018

This rating is 8 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

10,752registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.7%15.2%
Diabetes6.8%7.9%
Asthma4.4%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression13.3%14.3%
Obesity6.7%13.9%
Smoking18.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4947%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6457%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)60%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target49%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check69%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Colville Health Centrethis surgery9090%91%Yes
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The Notting Hill Medical CentreLondon, W11 2EH0.1 mile7984%85%Yes
Westbourne Grove Medical CentreLondon, W11 2SE0.3 miles
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The Pembridge Villas SurgeryLondon, W11 3EP0.4 miles8286%88%Yes
Meanwhile Garden Medical CentreLondon, W10 5NT0.5 miles8489%84%Yes
The Golborne Medical CentreLondon, W10 5PG0.6 miles7478%89%Yes
Portland Road PracticeLondon, W11 4LA0.6 miles6974%84%Yes
Woodfield Road Medical CentreLondon, W9 3XZ0.6 miles3778%76%Yes

Common questions

Is Colville Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Colville Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7727 4592.

How do patients rate Colville Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Colville Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Colville Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Colville Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 September 2018).

What are the opening times of Colville Health Centre?

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 21 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Colville Health Centre?

Call 020 7727 4592 or visit its website, www.colvillehealthcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 51 Kensington Park Road, London, W11 1PA.

How many patients are registered at Colville Health Centre?

Around 10,752 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Neohealth PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West and North 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.