GP surgery in Ilford

Granville Medical Centre

4 Granville Road, Ilford, IG1 4JY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,756 patients

Scores 21 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 73% of patients say their experience is good and 30% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 21% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 5 in Ilford 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 5

  • Easy to get through on the phone5
  • Easy to contact online28
  • Good experience of getting in touch10
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment7

Quality of care 53

  • Patients rate the surgery as good30
  • Patients got what they needed83
  • Doctors and nurses listen67
  • Patients trust the staff46
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets53
  • Children vaccinated on time39

What patients say

89 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

30%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

73%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 73%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone36%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer21%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face84%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)91%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 30% 57% 30%
Easy to contact via website 49% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 35%
Reception staff helpful 75% 85% 73%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 74% 31% 63%
Sees preferred clinician 61% 42% 48%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 81%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 87%
Good experience of contacting 57% 73% 55%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 57% 57% 52%
Waiting time was about right 50% 69% 54%
Remote appointment 16% 26% 27%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 88%
Needs were met 96% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 73% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 62% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 53% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 57%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 56%

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 11 September 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
4 Granville Road, Ilford, IG1 4JY
Phone
020 8270 0400
Website
www.granvillemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cranbrook PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
Y00918 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 October 2017

This rating is 8 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

6,756registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.4%15.2%
Diabetes15.4%7.9%
Asthma6.3%6.6%
COPD0.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.3%3.0%
Depression4.7%14.3%
Obesity21.6%13.9%
Smoking9.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)72%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

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York Road Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 82 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Granville Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Granville Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8270 0400.

How do patients rate Granville Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 73% of patients at Granville Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 21 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Granville Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Granville Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 October 2017).

What are the opening times of Granville Medical 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 11 September 2017. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Granville Medical Centre?

Call 020 8270 0400 or visit its website, www.granvillemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 4 Granville Road, Ilford, IG1 4JY.

How many patients are registered at Granville Medical Centre?

Around 6,756 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cranbrook PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North East 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.