GP surgery in New Addington

Headley Drive Surgery

117a Headley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0QL

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good2,616 patients

Scores 75 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 88% of patients say their experience is good and 79% 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 75% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in New Addington Based on 84 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 81

  • Easy to get through on the phone80
  • Easy to contact online52
  • Good experience of getting in touch96
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment59

Quality of care 63

  • Patients rate the surgery as good80
  • Patients got what they needed30
  • Doctors and nurses listen63
  • Patients trust the staff39
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done75
  • Meets NHS clinical targets65
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

84 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

79%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

88%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 88%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone69%
Had their call answered straight away23%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 79% 57% 66%
Easy to contact via website 59% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 98% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 76% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 94% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 77% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 74% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 84%
Treated with care and concern 90% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 88%
Needs were met 88% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 88% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 83% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 65%
Discussed managing condition 41% 43% 19%
Agreed a care plan 36% 46% 69%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 84 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 26 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
117a Headley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0QL
Phone
01689 808160
Email
[email protected]
Website
headleydrivesurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Mayday South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H83049 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 January 2022

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

2,616registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension15.9%15.2%
Diabetes9.3%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD2.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression15.5%14.3%
Obesity13.8%13.9%
Smoking21.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4969%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review84%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Headley Drive Surgerythis surgery7579%88%Yes
Addington Medical PracticeCroydon, CR0 0JA0.6 miles7977%92%Yes
New Addington Group PracticeCroydon, CR0 0JA0.6 miles2863%77%Yes
Addington Road SurgeryWest Wickham, BR4 9BG1.2 miles3328%69%Yes
Broom Road Medical PracticeCroydon, CR0 8NG1.3 miles2862%80%Yes
Wickham Park SurgeryWest Wickham, BR4 9PS1.6 miles4450%81%Yes
Station Road SurgeryWest Wickham, BR4 0PU1.6 miles2245%71%Yes
Shirley Medical CentreCroydon, CR0 8BH1.9 miles5785%79%Yes
Hartland Way SurgeryCroydon, CR0 8RG1.9 miles5779%85%Yes
Pickhurst SurgeryBromley, BR2 7JF2.1 miles7069%90%Yes

Common questions

Is Headley Drive Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Headley Drive Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01689 808160.

How do patients rate Headley Drive Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 88% of patients at Headley Drive Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 79% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 75 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Headley Drive Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Headley Drive Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 January 2022).

What are the opening times of Headley Drive 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 26 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Headley Drive Surgery?

Call 01689 808160 or visit its website, headleydrivesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 117a Headley Drive, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0QL.

How many patients are registered at Headley Drive Surgery?

Around 2,616 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Mayday South PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West 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.