GP surgery in Burgess Park

Old Kent Road Surgery

182-184 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5TY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,561 patients

Scores 64 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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.

Good Scores higher than 64% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Burgess Park Based on 87 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 70

  • Easy to get through on the phone72
  • Easy to contact online47
  • Good experience of getting in touch48
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment86

Quality of care 53

  • Patients rate the surgery as good45
  • Patients got what they needed83
  • Doctors and nurses listen58
  • Patients trust the staff42
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done49
  • Meets NHS clinical targets33
  • Children vaccinated on time30

What patients say

87 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

78%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 78%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone83%
Had their call answered straight away29%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day42%
Waited more than a week7%
Were seen face to face53%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 64%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 65% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 31% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 61% 42% 26%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 80% 84% 73%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 75% 73% 71%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 47% 26% 35%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 86%
Treated with care and concern 86% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 93%
Needs were met 96% 90% 87%
Overall
Overall experience good 78% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 64%
Supported by local services 51% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 65% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 77% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 87 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7:45pm
Tuesday8am to 6:45pm
Wednesday8am to 6:45pm
Thursday8am to 7:45pm
Friday8am to 6:45pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
182-184 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5TY
Phone
020 7252 6272
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North Southwark PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85052 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 January 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

10,561registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.5%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma3.9%6.6%
COPD0.7%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.1%3.0%
Depression10.1%14.3%
Obesity15.4%13.9%
Smoking12.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4951%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6470%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target81%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Old Kent Road Surgerythis surgery6474%78%Yes
East StreetLondon, SE17 2GN0.3 miles8883%94%Yes
The Villa Street Medical CentreLondon, SE17 2EL0.4 miles7676%85%Yes
Trafalgar SurgeryLondon, SE15 6NR0.4 miles7181%85%
Falmouth Road Group PracticeLondon, SE1 4JW0.7 miles843%65%Yes
Bermondsey Spa Medical CentreLondon, SE16 4BL0.7 miles1454%67%Yes
Qhs GP Care Home ServiceLondon, SE16 4BL0.7 miles87%
Penrose SurgeryLondon, SE17 3DW0.7 miles1855%75%Yes
Silverlock Medical CentreLondon, SE16 3HA0.8 miles1647%67%Yes
The New Mill Street SurgeryLondon, SE1 2BP0.8 miles4373%75%Yes

East Street is 0.3 miles away, scores 88 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Old Kent Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Old Kent Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7252 6272.

How do patients rate Old Kent Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Old Kent Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 64 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 Kent Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Old Kent Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 January 2017).

What are the opening times of Old Kent Road Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:45pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:45pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:45pm, Thursday 8am to 7:45pm, Friday 8am to 6:45pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 July 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Old Kent Road Surgery?

Call 020 7252 6272. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 182-184 Old Kent Road, London, SE1 5TY.

How many patients are registered at Old Kent Road Surgery?

Around 10,561 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North Southwark PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South East 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.