GP surgery in North Hertfordshire
Knebworth & Marymead Practice
7 St Martins Road, Knebworth, SG3 6ER
Scores 6 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 54% of patients say their experience is good and 29% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). It is taking on new patients.
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 12
- Easy to get through on the phone4
- Easy to contact online14
- Good experience of getting in touch5
- Did not wait too long for the appointment46
Quality of care 3
- Patients rate the surgery as good3
- Patients got what they needed4
- Doctors and nurses listen13
- Patients trust the staff6
- Inspection rating (Not rated)–
- Health checks and screening done42
- Meets NHS clinical targets41
- Children vaccinated on time79
What patients say
101 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
29%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
54%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+3
change since last year
2025: 51% · 2026: 54%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 29% | 57% | 15% |
| Easy to contact via website | 40% | 58% | 37% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 42% | 54% | 25% |
| Reception staff helpful | 77% | 85% | 63% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 27% | 31% | 36% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 20% | 42% | 40% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 84% | 84% | 75% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 84% | 93% | 87% |
| Good experience of contacting | 52% | 73% | 47% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 38% | 57% | 42% |
| Waiting time was about right | 70% | 69% | 59% |
| Remote appointment | 21% | 26% | 31% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 79% | 87% | 80% |
| Treated with care and concern | 81% | 86% | 82% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 61% | 75% | 65% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 91% |
| Confidence and trust | 85% | 93% | 91% |
| Involved in decisions | 81% | 92% | 94% |
| Needs were met | 80% | 90% | 87% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 54% | 77% | 51% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 77% | 79% | 76% |
| Supported by local services | 59% | 70% | 69% |
| Discussed managing condition | 22% | 43% | 40% |
| Agreed a care plan | 73% | 46% | 27% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 101 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.
1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 6 January 2017. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 7 St Martins Road, Knebworth, SG3 6ER
- Phone
- 01438 812494
- Website
- www.knebworthandmarymeaddrs.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Stevenage South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E82035 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Marymead Medical Practice
- 18 Spring Drive, Marymead, Stevenage, SG2 8AZ · 01438 218000
Access and facilities
- Accessible toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Bus stop nearby
- Cycle parking
- Disability awareness and equality training for staff
- Disabled car parking
- Free NHS WiFi
- Free on-site car parking
- Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
- Lift
- Step-free access at entrances and exits
- Step-free access throughout
- Toilets
- Train station nearby
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
No inspection rating has been published for this surgery.
About the patients
NHS records for the people registered here
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 14.8% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 11.0% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 12.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 12.2% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 76% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 55% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 85% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 82% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 53% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 85% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 58% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knebworth & Marymead Practicethis surgery | – | 6 | 29% | 54% | Yes |
| Shephall Health CentreStevenage, SG2 9QZ | 1.8 miles | 53 | 49% | 79% | Yes |
| Bedwell Medical CentreStevenage, SG1 1LQ | 2.7 miles | 25 | 37% | 71% | Yes |
| Watton Place ClinicHertford, SG14 3SY | 2.8 miles | 74 | 89% | 83% | Yes |
| Bridge Cottage SurgeryWelwyn, AL6 9EF | 2.9 miles | 30 | 59% | 69% | Yes |
| King George & Manor House SurgeriesStevenage, SG1 3HT | 3.1 miles | 4 | 34% | 62% | Yes |
| Stanmore Medical GroupStevenage, SG1 3QA | 3.4 miles | 17 | 41% | 65% | Yes |
| The Symonds Green Health CentreStevenage, SG1 2JW | 3.7 miles | 93 | 86% | 93% | Yes |
| Whitwell SurgeryHitchin, SG4 8AG | 4.3 miles | 12 | 61% | 51% | Yes |
| Peartree Lane SurgeryWelwyn Garden City, AL7 3UJ | 4.8 miles | 9 | 39% | 61% | Yes |
Shephall Health Centre is 1.8 miles away, scores 53 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Knebworth & Marymead Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Knebworth & Marymead Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01438 812494.
How do patients rate Knebworth & Marymead Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 54% of patients at Knebworth & Marymead Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 29% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 6 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What are the opening times of Knebworth & Marymead Practice?
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 January 2017. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Knebworth & Marymead Practice?
Call 01438 812494 or visit its website, www.knebworthandmarymeaddrs.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 7 St Martins Road, Knebworth, SG3 6ER.
Does Knebworth & Marymead Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Knebworth & Marymead Practice also runs Marymead Medical Practice (18 Spring Drive, Marymead, Stevenage, SG2 8AZ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Knebworth & Marymead Practice?
Around 12,943 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Stevenage South 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.