GP surgery in Enfield

Oakwood Medical Centre

Malcolms Way, Reservoir RD, Southgate, London, N14 4AQ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,450 patients

Scores 28 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 51% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 28% of GP surgeries in England. 10th of 16 in Enfield Based on 79 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 22

  • Easy to get through on the phone30
  • Easy to contact online50
  • Good experience of getting in touch42
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment4

Quality of care 40

  • Patients rate the surgery as good47
  • Patients got what they needed27
  • Doctors and nurses listen45
  • Patients trust the staff68
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done37
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time47

What patients say

79 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

51%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone49%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer8%
Knew what would happen next straight away58%

The appointment

Were seen the same day14%
Waited more than a week54%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 51% 57% 43%
Easy to contact via website 58% 58% 38%
Easy to contact via NHS App 44% 54% 43%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 33% 31% 50%
Sees preferred clinician 32% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 75%
Next steps within 2 days 75% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 45% 69% 63%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 24%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 83% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 96% 93% 93%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 89%
Needs were met 88% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 67% 79% 77%
Supported by local services 57% 70% 51%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 34%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 79 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 21 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Malcolms Way, Reservoir RD, Southgate, London, N14 4AQ
Phone
020 8886 1115
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Enfield Unity PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85687 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 January 2024

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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

8,450registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
86.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.1%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.7%3.0%
Depression12.8%14.3%
Obesity12.1%13.9%
Smoking15.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6478%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)55%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target73%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check63%78%
Asthma: annual review57%66%

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Addington Medical CentreBarnet, EN5 1QH1.8 miles5556%89%Yes

Bincote Surgery is 1.2 miles away, scores 49 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Oakwood Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Oakwood Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8886 1115.

How do patients rate Oakwood Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Oakwood Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 51% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 28 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Oakwood Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Oakwood Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 January 2024).

What are the opening times of Oakwood Medical Centre?

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 21 November 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Oakwood Medical Centre?

Call 020 8886 1115. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Malcolms Way, Reservoir RD, Southgate, London, N14 4AQ.

How many patients are registered at Oakwood Medical Centre?

Around 8,450 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Enfield Unity 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.