GP surgery in Brent

Oxgate Gardens Surgery

81 Oxgate Gardens, London, NW2 6EA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,597 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 7 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 62% 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 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 7% of GP surgeries in England. 28th of 30 in Brent 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 14

  • Easy to get through on the phone31
  • Easy to contact online11
  • Good experience of getting in touch16
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment14

Quality of care 4

  • Patients rate the surgery as good8
  • Patients got what they needed11
  • Doctors and nurses listen11
  • Patients trust the staff10
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done34
  • Meets NHS clinical targets4
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

51%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

62%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 57% · 2026: 62%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone47%
Had their call answered straight away8%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away42%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week16%
Were seen face to face67%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)49%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 51% 57% 33%
Easy to contact via website 38% 58% 25%
Easy to contact via NHS App 42% 54% 17%
Reception staff helpful 76% 85% 62%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 35% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 35% 42% 24%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 75% 84% 69%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 84%
Good experience of contacting 62% 73% 50%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 49% 57% 23%
Waiting time was about right 56% 69% 51%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 33%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 79% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 82% 86% 79%
Considered mental wellbeing 63% 75% 63%
Had all the information needed 89% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 86% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 78%
Needs were met 83% 90% 80%
Overall
Overall experience good 62% 77% 57%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 73% 79% 67%
Supported by local services 48% 70% 40%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 69% 46% 49%

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.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8:30am to 7pm
Tuesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8:30am to 6:30pm
Thursday8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday8:30am to 6:30pm
Saturday9am to 1pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 2 December 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
81 Oxgate Gardens, London, NW2 6EA
Phone
020 8432 7337
Website
www.oxgategardens.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Harness South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84076 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 13 September 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

6,597registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.6%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD1.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression7.2%14.3%
Obesity16.8%13.9%
Smoking12.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4954%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)71%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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Oxgate Gardens Surgerythis surgery751%62%Yes
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Cricklewood General Practice is 0.7 miles away, scores 62 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Oxgate Gardens Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Oxgate Gardens Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8432 7337.

How do patients rate Oxgate Gardens Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 62% of patients at Oxgate Gardens Surgery 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 7 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Oxgate Gardens Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Oxgate Gardens Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 September 2016).

What are the opening times of Oxgate Gardens Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 7pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to 1pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 2 December 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Oxgate Gardens Surgery?

Call 020 8432 7337 or visit its website, www.oxgategardens.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 81 Oxgate Gardens, London, NW2 6EA.

How many patients are registered at Oxgate Gardens Surgery?

Around 6,597 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Harness South 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.