GP surgery in Cambridge

Huntingdon Road Surgery

1 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good23,316 patients

Scores 18 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 70% of patients say their experience is good and 56% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 18% of GP surgeries in England. 17th of 17 in Cambridge Based on 97 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 30

  • Easy to get through on the phone39
  • Easy to contact online7
  • Good experience of getting in touch26
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment46

Quality of care 10

  • Patients rate the surgery as good22
  • Patients got what they needed6
  • Doctors and nurses listen7
  • Patients trust the staff6
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done6
  • Meets NHS clinical targets76
  • Children vaccinated on time49

What patients say

97 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

56%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

70%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-2

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 70%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away55%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week44%
Were seen face to face53%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 56% 57% 58%
Easy to contact via website 34% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 51% 54% 56%
Reception staff helpful 78% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 43% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 75% 42% 82%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 75%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 53% 57% 73%
Waiting time was about right 70% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 48% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 76% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 88%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 70%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 85% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 93%
Needs were met 81% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 70% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 82% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 60% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 97 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:15am to 6pm
Tuesday8:15am to 6pm
Wednesday8:15am to 6pm
Thursday8:15am to 6pm
Friday8:15am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 19 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DB
Phone
01223 364127
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.huntingdonroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Cantab Medical Practices PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
D81002 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Girton
1a Pepys Way, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0PA · 01223 277449

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 3 November 2023

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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?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

23,316registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
88.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.3%15.2%
Diabetes3.1%7.9%
Asthma4.1%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.5%3.0%
Depression6.1%14.3%
Obesity5.3%13.9%
Smoking7.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4944%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)74%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target67%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check72%78%
Asthma: annual review60%66%

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Bridge Street Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 63 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Huntingdon Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Huntingdon Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01223 364127.

How do patients rate Huntingdon Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 70% of patients at Huntingdon Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 56% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 18 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Huntingdon Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Huntingdon Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 November 2023).

What are the opening times of Huntingdon Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:15am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:15am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:15am to 6pm, Thursday 8:15am to 6pm, Friday 8:15am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 19 February 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Huntingdon Road Surgery?

Call 01223 364127 or visit its website, www.huntingdonroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DB.

Does Huntingdon Road Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Huntingdon Road Surgery also runs Girton (1a Pepys Way, Girton, Cambridge, CB3 0PA). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Huntingdon Road Surgery?

Around 23,316 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Cantab Medical Practices PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.