GP surgery in Harpenden
Davenport House Surgery
Davenport House, Bowers Way, Harpenden, AL5 4HX
Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 48% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.
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 64
- Easy to get through on the phone24
- Easy to contact online94
- Good experience of getting in touch67
- Did not wait too long for the appointment81
Quality of care 84
- Patients rate the surgery as good73
- Patients got what they needed71
- Doctors and nurses listen74
- Patients trust the staff84
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done84
- Meets NHS clinical targets80
- Children vaccinated on time66
What patients say
122 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
48%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
86%
say their experience is good
well above the England average (77%)
+13
change since last year
2025: 73% · 2026: 86%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 48% | 57% | 45% |
| Easy to contact via website | 81% | 58% | 30% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 67% | 54% | 49% |
| Reception staff helpful | 83% | 85% | 81% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 26% | 31% | 31% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 47% | 42% | 30% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 90% | 84% | 86% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 96% | 93% | 89% |
| Good experience of contacting | 81% | 73% | 66% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 72% | 57% | 55% |
| Waiting time was about right | 82% | 69% | 67% |
| Remote appointment | 20% | 26% | 35% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 92% | 87% | 83% |
| Treated with care and concern | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 79% | 75% | 58% |
| Had all the information needed | 98% | 92% | 92% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 87% |
| Involved in decisions | 96% | 92% | 88% |
| Needs were met | 94% | 90% | 83% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 86% | 77% | 73% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 86% | 79% | 83% |
| Supported by local services | 82% | 70% | 63% |
| Discussed managing condition | 54% | 43% | 37% |
| Agreed a care plan | 45% | 46% | 53% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 122 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:10am to 6:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Davenport House, Bowers Way, Harpenden, AL5 4HX
- Phone
- 01582 767821
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.davenportsurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Harpenden Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E82077 · NHS profile
Access and facilities
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Children’s play area
- Parent and baby room
- Pram park
- Baby changing facility
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 6 December 2019
This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
The five questions inspectors ask
| Is it safe? | Requires improvement |
| 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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 11.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 6.2% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 6.1% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 73% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 81% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 73% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 87% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 81% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 67% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 88% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 63% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport House Surgerythis surgery | – | 74 | 48% | 86% | Yes |
| Village SurgeryHarpenden, AL5 2BT | 0.2 miles | 54 | 47% | 80% | Yes |
| Elms Medical PracticeHarpenden, AL5 4QA | 0.2 miles | 49 | 40% | 78% | Yes |
| Lodge,highfield & RedbournSt. Albans, AL3 5NP | 3.9 miles | 64 | 38% | 85% | Yes |
| Grange Street SurgerySt. Albans, AL3 5NF | 4.1 miles | 93 | 86% | 94% | Yes |
| Parkbury House SurgerySt Albans, AL1 3HD | 4.2 miles | 60 | 45% | 85% | Yes |
| Woodhall Farm Medical CentreHemel Hempstead, HP2 7RJ | 4.3 miles | 6 | 49% | 58% | Yes |
| Harvey Group PracticeSt. Albans, AL3 5HB | 4.3 miles | 61 | 52% | 81% | Yes |
| Maltings SurgerySt Albans, AL1 3JB | 4.5 miles | 71 | 56% | 81% | Yes |
| The Medici Medical PracticeLuton, LU1 3UA | 4.9 miles | 16 | 47% | 67% | Yes |
Grange Street Surgery is 4.1 miles away, scores 93 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Davenport House Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Davenport House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01582 767821.
How do patients rate Davenport House Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Davenport House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 48% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 74 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Davenport House Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Davenport House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 6 December 2019).
What are the opening times of Davenport House Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:10am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Davenport House Surgery?
Call 01582 767821 or visit its website, www.davenportsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Davenport House, Bowers Way, Harpenden, AL5 4HX.
How many patients are registered at Davenport House Surgery?
Around 12,683 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Harpenden Health 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.