GP surgery in Northwood

Eastbury Surgery

3 Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3BG

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,382 patients

Scores 67 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 64% 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.

Good Scores higher than 67% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 3 in Northwood Based on 121 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 55

  • Easy to get through on the phone53
  • Easy to contact online8
  • Good experience of getting in touch63
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 79

  • Patients rate the surgery as good60
  • Patients got what they needed71
  • Doctors and nurses listen91
  • Patients trust the staff86
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done83
  • Meets NHS clinical targets73
  • Children vaccinated on time56

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

64%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 83% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week23%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)86%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 64% 57% 67%
Easy to contact via website 35% 58% 44%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 50%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 46% 31% 50%
Sees preferred clinician 30% 42% 31%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 98% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 80% 73% 76%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 54%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 79%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 95%
Needs were met 94% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 83%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 87% 70% 73%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
3 Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3BG
Phone
01923 845945
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Connect PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E86028 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 3 January 2022

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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

8,382registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.8%15.2%
Diabetes8.8%7.9%
Asthma5.7%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression9.4%14.3%
Obesity12.5%13.9%
Smoking6.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4958%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)77%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target70%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Ladygate Lane Medical Practice is 2.2 miles away, scores 92 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Eastbury Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Eastbury Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01923 845945.

How do patients rate Eastbury Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at Eastbury Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 64% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 67 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Eastbury Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Eastbury Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 January 2022).

What are the opening times of Eastbury Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 December 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Eastbury Surgery?

Call 01923 845945. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 3 Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3BG.

How many patients are registered at Eastbury Surgery?

Around 8,382 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Connect 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.