GP surgery in Croydon

Old Coulsdon Medical Practice

2a Court Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 1HF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good19,083 patients

Scores 74 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 90% of patients say their experience is good and 69% 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.

Good Scores higher than 74% of GP surgeries in England. 5th of 14 in Croydon Based on 96 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 72

  • Easy to get through on the phone64
  • Easy to contact online90
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment71

Quality of care 75

  • Patients rate the surgery as good85
  • Patients got what they needed66
  • Doctors and nurses listen62
  • Patients trust the staff60
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done39
  • Meets NHS clinical targets63
  • Children vaccinated on time56

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

69%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

90%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 90%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone33%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day29%
Waited more than a week20%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 69% 57% 74%
Easy to contact via website 78% 58% 71%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 80%
Reception staff helpful 94% 85% 96%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 36% 31% 32%
Sees preferred clinician 52% 42% 71%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 88%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 79% 57% 80%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 93%
Needs were met 93% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 90% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 81% 79% 89%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 78%
Discussed managing condition 53% 43% 39%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

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 9 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
2a Court Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 1HF
Phone
01737 558288
Website
www.oldcoulsdonmedicalprac.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Selsdon Purley & Coulsdon Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
H83013 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Audio-descriptive for appointment announcements
  • Autism training for staff
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free public WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Sign language interpreter available online

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 4 July 2016

This rating is 10 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

19,083registered patients
Among the best offhow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.0%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression13.0%14.3%
Obesity10.7%13.9%
Smoking9.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6474%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)64%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check75%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Croydon →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Old Coulsdon Medical Practicethis surgery7469%90%Yes
Bramley Avenue SurgeryCoulsdon, CR5 2DR1.5 miles8378%86%Yes
Keston Medical PracticePurley, CR8 2YL2.3 miles729%67%Yes
Woodcote MedicalPurley, CR8 3EE2.4 miles736%62%Yes
Caterham Valley Medical PracticeCaterham, CR3 6JU2.5 miles7263%83%
Warlingham Green Medical PracWarlingham, CR6 9NW2.6 miles8569%93%Yes
Elizabeth House Medical PracticeWarlingham, CR6 9LF2.9 miles9679%91%Yes
Parkside Group PracticeSouth Croydon, CR2 6EX3.2 miles5250%80%Yes
Selsdon Park Medical PracticeSouth Croydon, CR2 8LG3.4 miles7366%89%Yes
Queenhill Medical PracticeSouth Croydon, CR2 8DU3.4 miles9483%96%Yes

Warlingham Green Medical Prac is 2.6 miles away, scores 85 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Old Coulsdon Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Old Coulsdon Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01737 558288.

How do patients rate Old Coulsdon Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 90% of patients at Old Coulsdon Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 74 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Old Coulsdon Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Old Coulsdon Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 4 July 2016).

What are the opening times of Old Coulsdon Medical 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 9 June 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Old Coulsdon Medical Practice?

Call 01737 558288 or visit its website, www.oldcoulsdonmedicalprac.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 2a Court Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 1HF.

How many patients are registered at Old Coulsdon Medical Practice?

Around 19,083 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Selsdon Purley & Coulsdon Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South West 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.