GP surgery in Westminster

Little Venice Medical Centre

2 Crompton Street, London, W2 1ND

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,536 patients

Scores 82 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 83% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 82% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 25 in Westminster Based on 88 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 phone87
  • Easy to contact online86
  • Good experience of getting in touch91
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment59

Quality of care 71

  • Patients rate the surgery as good78
  • Patients got what they needed79
  • Doctors and nurses listen66
  • Patients trust the staff65
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done42
  • Meets NHS clinical targets44
  • Children vaccinated on time15

What patients say

88 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

83%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+14

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone65%
Had their call answered straight away36%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away64%

The appointment

Were seen the same day8%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)77%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 83% 57% 68%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 57%
Easy to contact via NHS App 67% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 88%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 43%
Sees preferred clinician 60% 42% 43%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 91%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 73%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 88%
Needs were met 95% 90% 94%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 45%
Agreed a care plan 58% 46% 61%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 88 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday9am to 6:30pm
Tuesday9am to 6:30pm
Wednesday9am to 6:30pm
Thursday9am to 6:30pm
Friday9am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 October 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Crompton Street, London, W2 1ND
Phone
020 3326 9301
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.littlevenicemedicalcentre.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
St John's Wood & Maida Vale PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E87006 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 February 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?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,536registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.0%15.2%
Diabetes5.8%7.9%
Asthma3.5%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression7.3%14.3%
Obesity9.2%13.9%
Smoking13.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4943%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6464%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)67%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target68%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

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Little Venice Medical Centrethis surgery8283%87%Yes
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Wellington Health CentreLondon, NW8 9SP0.6 miles9491%90%Yes
Grand Union Health CentreLondon, W2 5EH0.7 miles6873%83%Yes
The Westbourne Green SurgeryLondon, W2 5ES0.7 miles5771%84%Yes

Wellington Health Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Little Venice Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Little Venice Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3326 9301.

How do patients rate Little Venice Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Little Venice Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 83% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 82 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Little Venice Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Little Venice Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 February 2019).

What are the opening times of Little Venice Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 9am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 9am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 9am to 6:30pm, Thursday 9am to 6:30pm, Friday 9am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 October 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Little Venice Medical Centre?

Call 020 3326 9301 or visit its website, www.littlevenicemedicalcentre.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Crompton Street, London, W2 1ND.

How many patients are registered at Little Venice Medical Centre?

Around 4,536 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of St John's Wood & Maida Vale 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.