GP surgery in Birmingham

Kingsbury Road Medical Centre

273 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8RD

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding4,236 patients

Scores 95 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 93% of patients say their experience is good and 84% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 95% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 75 in Birmingham Based on 106 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 96

  • Easy to get through on the phone88
  • Easy to contact online85
  • Good experience of getting in touch97
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment93

Quality of care 90

  • Patients rate the surgery as good94
  • Patients got what they needed62
  • Doctors and nurses listen94
  • Patients trust the staff59
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done62
  • Meets NHS clinical targets34
  • Children vaccinated on time21

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

84%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

93%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

0

change since last year

2025: 94% · 2026: 93%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away31%
Gave up or got no answer2%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day50%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)84%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 84% 57% 98%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 84%
Easy to contact via NHS App 89% 54% 93%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 75%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 86%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 95% 73% 95%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 80% 57% 83%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 94%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 94% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 97% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 96%
Needs were met 93% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 93% 77% 94%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 88% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 84% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 63% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday7:15am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday7:15am to 6:30pm
Friday7:15am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 21 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
273 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8RD
Phone
0121 382 7539
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Birmingham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M85014 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 9 May 2019

This rating is 7 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?Outstanding
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,236registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
79.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.5%15.2%
Diabetes9.2%7.9%
Asthma7.0%6.6%
COPD1.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.1%3.0%
Depression13.8%14.3%
Obesity17.1%13.9%
Smoking18.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4972%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6482%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target62%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review74%66%

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Common questions

Is Kingsbury Road Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Kingsbury Road Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0121 382 7539.

How do patients rate Kingsbury Road Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 93% of patients at Kingsbury Road Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 84% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 95 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Kingsbury Road Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Kingsbury Road Medical Centre as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 9 May 2019).

What are the opening times of Kingsbury Road Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 7:15am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 7:15am to 6:30pm, Friday 7:15am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 21 July 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Kingsbury Road Medical Centre?

Call 0121 382 7539. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 273 Kingsbury Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8RD.

How many patients are registered at Kingsbury Road Medical Centre?

Around 4,236 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Birmingham PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Birmingham and Solihull 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.