GP surgery in Test Valley

North Baddesley Surgery

Norton Welch Close, Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9EP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good9,713 patients

Scores 60 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 68% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 60% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Test Valley Based on 104 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 52

  • Easy to get through on the phone62
  • Easy to contact online60
  • Good experience of getting in touch54
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment35

Quality of care 68

  • Patients rate the surgery as good59
  • Patients got what they needed48
  • Doctors and nurses listen71
  • Patients trust the staff46
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done82
  • Meets NHS clinical targets75
  • Children vaccinated on time96

What patients say

104 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

68%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone60%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away70%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face82%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 68% 57% 40%
Easy to contact via website 62% 58% 55%
Easy to contact via NHS App 49% 54% 42%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 40%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 51%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 89%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 15%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 90%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 84%
Had all the information needed 96% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 94%
Needs were met 91% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 80% 79% 91%
Supported by local services 77% 70% 87%
Discussed managing condition 42% 43% 47%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 63%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 104 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 11 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Norton Welch Close, Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9EP
Phone
023 8074 3400
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Romsey & North Baddesley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
J82121 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Knightwood Surgery
Pilgrims Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4SD

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 9 September 2016

This rating is 10 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

9,713registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma7.1%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.0%3.0%
Depression15.4%14.3%
Obesity16.2%13.9%
Smoking8.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4978%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6480%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review78%66%

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Alma Road Surgery is 2.7 miles away, scores 74 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is North Baddesley Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), North Baddesley Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 8074 3400.

How do patients rate North Baddesley Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at North Baddesley Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 68% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for North Baddesley Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated North Baddesley Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 9 September 2016).

What are the opening times of North Baddesley 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 11 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact North Baddesley Surgery?

Call 023 8074 3400. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Norton Welch Close, Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9EP.

Does North Baddesley Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. North Baddesley Surgery also runs Knightwood Surgery (Pilgrims Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4SD). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at North Baddesley Surgery?

Around 9,713 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Romsey & North Baddesley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.