GP surgery in Islington

Killick Street Health Centre

Killick Street Health Centre, 75 Killick Street, London, N1 9RH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good13,511 patients

Scores 68 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 84% of patients say their experience is good and 73% 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.

Good Scores higher than 68% of GP surgeries in England. 8th of 25 in Islington Based on 98 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 75

  • Easy to get through on the phone71
  • Easy to contact online76
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment76

Quality of care 54

  • Patients rate the surgery as good66
  • Patients got what they needed58
  • Doctors and nurses listen27
  • Patients trust the staff44
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done79
  • Meets NHS clinical targets25
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

98 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

84%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+12

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 84%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away19%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away47%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week22%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 59%
Easy to contact via website 69% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 41% 31% 50%
Sees preferred clinician 47% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 88% 84% 80%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 90%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 46%
Waiting time was about right 81% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 84% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 93%
Needs were met 92% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 84% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 75% 79% 69%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 52% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 98 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 6 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Killick Street Health Centre, 75 Killick Street, London, N1 9RH
Phone
020 7833 9939
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.killickstreet.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
South Islington PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F83063 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Lift
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Tube station nearby
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 May 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

13,511registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.1%15.2%
Diabetes5.0%7.9%
Asthma5.7%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.3%3.0%
Depression11.9%14.3%
Obesity9.8%13.9%
Smoking15.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4966%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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Common questions

Is Killick Street Health Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Killick Street Health Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7833 9939.

How do patients rate Killick Street Health Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at Killick Street Health Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 68 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Killick Street Health Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Killick Street Health Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 May 2018).

What are the opening times of Killick Street Health 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 6 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Killick Street Health Centre?

Call 020 7833 9939 or visit its website, www.killickstreet.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Killick Street Health Centre, 75 Killick Street, London, N1 9RH.

How many patients are registered at Killick Street Health Centre?

Around 13,511 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of South Islington 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.