GP surgery in Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington Park Medical Centre

75 Russell Road, London, W14 8HW

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,164 patients

Scores 84 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 80% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 84% of GP surgeries in England. 6th of 19 in Kensington and Chelsea Based on 121 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 86

  • Easy to get through on the phone82
  • Easy to contact online79
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment69

Quality of care 75

  • Patients rate the surgery as good67
  • Patients got what they needed73
  • Doctors and nurses listen80
  • Patients trust the staff76
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done52
  • Meets NHS clinical targets62
  • Children vaccinated on time54

What patients say

121 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 89% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away30%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day30%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face66%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)86%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 84%
Easy to contact via website 71% 58% 79%
Easy to contact via NHS App 59% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 59% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 60% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 73% 57% 82%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 34% 26% 20%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 95%
Considered mental wellbeing 76% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 94%
Needs were met 94% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 89%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 60% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 67% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 43%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 121 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 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
75 Russell Road, London, W14 8HW
Phone
020 7371 6060
Website
www.kensingtonpark.co.uk
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
E87720 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 February 2018

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

9,164registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
86.6years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.0%15.2%
Diabetes4.1%7.9%
Asthma3.1%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression10.3%14.3%
Obesity6.6%13.9%
Smoking17.9%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4948%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6466%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)80%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)68%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target69%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review71%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Kensington Park Medical Centrethis surgery8480%84%Yes
Sterndale SurgeryLondon, W14 0LJ0.4 miles5968%82%Yes
West Kensington GP SurgeryLondon, W14 0LJ0.4 miles5966%82%Yes
The Abingdon Health CentreLondon, W8 6EG0.5 miles8690%93%Yes
Brook Green Medical CentreLondon, W6 7EG0.5 miles9586%96%Yes
The Bush DoctorsLondon, W12 8PP0.6 miles6779%78%Yes
Holland Park SurgeryLondon, W8 7RX0.7 miles8884%92%Yes
North End Medical CentreLondon, W14 9PR0.7 miles6171%83%Yes
Portland Road PracticeLondon, W11 4LA0.7 miles6974%84%Yes
Scarsdale Medical CentreLondon, W8 5SX0.7 miles6082%80%Yes

Brook Green Medical Centre is 0.5 miles away, scores 95 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Kensington Park Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kensington Park Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7371 6060.

How do patients rate Kensington Park Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Kensington Park Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 84 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kensington Park Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kensington Park Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 February 2018).

What are the opening times of Kensington Park 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 20 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kensington Park Medical Centre?

Call 020 7371 6060 or visit its website, www.kensingtonpark.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 75 Russell Road, London, W14 8HW.

How many patients are registered at Kensington Park Medical Centre?

Around 9,164 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.