GP surgery in Leytonstone

Harrow Road GP Centre

2-8 Harrow Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3QF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good15,478 patients

Scores 33 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 71% of patients say their experience is good and 58% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2025. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 33% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 8 in Leytonstone Based on 101 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 47

  • Easy to get through on the phone43
  • Easy to contact online75
  • Good experience of getting in touch51
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment40

Quality of care 19

  • Patients rate the surgery as good24
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen30
  • Patients trust the staff6
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done85
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time24

What patients say

101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

71%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 70% · 2026: 71%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone56%
Had their call answered straight away20%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away44%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week32%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 58% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 69% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 58%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 78%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 33% 42% 21%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 70%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 62%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 68% 69% 48%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 75%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 77%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 86%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 85%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 84%
Needs were met 82% 90% 82%
Overall
Overall experience good 71% 77% 70%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 42%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 69% 46% 54%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 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 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2-8 Harrow Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3QF
Phone
020 3078 7770
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Waltham Forest South Leytonstone PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F86666 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 12 May 2025

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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

15,478registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.2%15.2%
Diabetes7.9%7.9%
Asthma5.3%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.3%3.0%
Depression11.5%14.3%
Obesity16.4%13.9%
Smoking21.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4976%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%

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Lime Tree Surgery is 0.2 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Harrow Road GP Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Harrow Road GP Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3078 7770.

How do patients rate Harrow Road GP Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 71% of patients at Harrow Road GP Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 33 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Harrow Road GP Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Harrow Road GP Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 12 May 2025).

What are the opening times of Harrow Road GP 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 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Harrow Road GP Centre?

Call 020 3078 7770. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2-8 Harrow Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3QF.

How many patients are registered at Harrow Road GP Centre?

Around 15,478 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Waltham Forest South Leytonstone 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.