GP surgery in Clapham

Palace Road Surgery

1 Palace Road, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 3DY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good8,093 patientsOpen Saturdays

Scores 67 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 86% of patients say their experience is good and 75% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 67% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 6 in Clapham Based on 115 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 65

  • Easy to get through on the phone74
  • Easy to contact online45
  • Good experience of getting in touch91
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment28

Quality of care 67

  • Patients rate the surgery as good75
  • Patients got what they needed89
  • Doctors and nurses listen66
  • Patients trust the staff54
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done37
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time10

What patients say

115 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

75%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

86%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 86%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone64%
Had their call answered straight away13%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away72%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face79%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)85%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 75% 57% 65%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 74%
Easy to contact via NHS App 57% 54% 64%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 52% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 57% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 77%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 79% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 63% 69% 52%
Remote appointment 21% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 91% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 91% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 94% 93% 98%
Involved in decisions 97% 92% 89%
Needs were met 97% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 86% 77% 81%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 86%
Supported by local services 71% 70% 54%
Discussed managing condition 55% 43% 46%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 44%

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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
Saturday9am to 12:30pm
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 16 September 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Palace Road, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 3DY
Phone
02086 742032
Website
www.palaceroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Streatham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85041 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking
  • Pram park
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 5 November 2018

This rating is 7 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

8,093registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
82.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.3%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma5.0%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.4%3.0%
Depression12.5%14.3%
Obesity16.4%13.9%
Smoking15.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4964%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)70%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target74%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review58%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Palace Road Surgerythis surgery6775%86%Yes
Edith Cavell PracticeLondon, SW2 4TP0.3 miles4543%77%Yes
The Streatham Hill Group PracticeLondon, SW16 2PG0.5 miles8381%86%Yes
Brixton Hill Group PracticeLondon, SW2 1AE0.6 miles5666%83%Yes
The Deerbrook SurgeryLondon, SE27 9AW0.7 miles5360%78%Yes
At Medics Streatham PCN Ea HubLondon, SW16 2ST0.8 miles
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Streatham High PracticeLondon, SW16 2ST0.8 miles1148%64%Yes
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Brockwell Park SurgeryLondon, SE24 9AE0.9 miles7389%86%Yes

The Streatham Hill Group Practice is 0.5 miles away, scores 83 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Palace Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Palace Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 02086 742032.

How do patients rate Palace Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 86% of patients at Palace Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 75% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 67 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Palace Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Palace Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 5 November 2018).

What are the opening times of Palace Road 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 9am to 12:30pm, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 September 2012. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Palace Road Surgery?

Call 02086 742032 or visit its website, www.palaceroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Palace Road, Streatham Hill, London, SW2 3DY.

How many patients are registered at Palace Road Surgery?

Around 8,093 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Streatham 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.