GP surgery in Kensington

Emperor's Gate Surgery

First Floor, 49 Emperors Gate, London, SW7 4HJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,943 patients

Scores 76 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 85% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 76% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Kensington Based on 120 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 89

  • Easy to get through on the phone88
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch80
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment84

Quality of care 54

  • Patients rate the surgery as good63
  • Patients got what they needed47
  • Doctors and nurses listen53
  • Patients trust the staff46
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done64
  • Meets NHS clinical targets37
  • Children vaccinated on time19

What patients say

120 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

85%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-4

change since last year

2025: 87% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone66%
Had their call answered straight away59%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week24%
Were seen face to face69%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)67%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 85% 57% 85%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 56%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 39%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 98% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 85%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 81% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 77%
Remote appointment 31% 26% 45%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 83% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 87%
Needs were met 91% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 87%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 87%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 66%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 62% 46% 66%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 120 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 31 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
First Floor, 49 Emperors Gate, London, SW7 4HJ
Phone
020 7244 5670
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.emperorsgate.org
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Brompton Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87043 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 November 2023

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

6,943registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
86.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.8%15.2%
Diabetes3.0%7.9%
Asthma2.8%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression10.2%14.3%
Obesity6.3%13.9%
Smoking9.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4943%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6469%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)70%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target91%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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The Surgery is 0.1 mile away, scores 89 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Emperor's Gate Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Emperor's Gate Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7244 5670.

How do patients rate Emperor's Gate Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at Emperor's Gate Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 85% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 76 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Emperor's Gate Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Emperor's Gate Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 November 2023).

What are the opening times of Emperor's Gate 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 31 May 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Emperor's Gate Surgery?

Call 020 7244 5670 or visit its website, www.emperorsgate.org. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is First Floor, 49 Emperors Gate, London, SW7 4HJ.

How many patients are registered at Emperor's Gate Surgery?

Around 6,943 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Brompton Health 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.