GP surgery in Brighton and Hove

Montpelier Surgery

2 Victoria Road, Brighton, BN1 3FS

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,975 patients

Scores 94 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 91% of patients say their experience is good and 87% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 94% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 23 in Brighton and Hove Based on 100 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 92

  • Easy to get through on the phone92
  • Easy to contact online84
  • Good experience of getting in touch80
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment90

Quality of care 93

  • Patients rate the surgery as good88
  • Patients got what they needed94
  • Doctors and nurses listen92
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done95
  • Meets NHS clinical targets49
  • Children vaccinated on time23

What patients say

100 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

87%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

91%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 91%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone67%
Had their call answered straight away26%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away82%

The appointment

Were seen the same day61%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face87%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)82%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 87% 57% 78%
Easy to contact via website 74% 58% 78%
Easy to contact via NHS App 69% 54% 66%
Reception staff helpful 96% 85% 94%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 37% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 76% 42% 71%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 86% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 74% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 89%
Remote appointment 13% 26% 9%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 97%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 89% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 98%
Needs were met 98% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 91% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 86% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 56% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 51% 46% 50%

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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 29 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2 Victoria Road, Brighton, BN1 3FS
Phone
01273 328950
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.montpeliersurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North & Central Brighton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G81044 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 18 April 2017

This rating is 9 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

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

6,975registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.6%15.2%
Diabetes2.5%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.6%3.0%
Depression11.5%14.3%
Obesity6.3%13.9%
Smoking16.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)87%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target94%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target64%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review77%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Montpelier Surgerythis surgery9487%91%Yes
Seven Dials Medical CentreBrighton, BN1 3JJ0.2 miles7876%92%Yes
Wellbn HealthcareHove, BN3 1AE0.3 miles1037%68%Yes
Brighton Station Health CentreBrighton, BN1 3XE0.3 miles2465%71%Yes
Brighton Station Walk-inBrighton, BN1 3XE0.3 miles
Charter Medical CentreHove, BN3 1RF0.4 miles7671%90%Yes
Ship Street SurgeryBrighton, BN1 1AE0.5 miles7882%90%Yes
Arch HealthcareBrighton, BN2 9DH0.7 miles9893%100%No
St. Peter's Medical CentreBrighton, BN1 4LA0.7 miles2039%75%Yes
Regency SurgeryBrighton, BN1 1FZ0.7 miles6779%80%No

Common questions

Is Montpelier Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Montpelier Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01273 328950.

How do patients rate Montpelier Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 91% of patients at Montpelier Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 87% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 94 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Montpelier Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Montpelier Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 18 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Montpelier Surgery?

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 29 March 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Montpelier Surgery?

Call 01273 328950 or visit its website, www.montpeliersurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2 Victoria Road, Brighton, BN1 3FS.

How many patients are registered at Montpelier Surgery?

Around 6,975 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North & Central Brighton PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.