GP surgery in Portsmouth
Portsdown Group Practice
Kingston Crescent Surgery, 92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8AL
Scores 11 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 61% of patients say their experience is good and 31% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.
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 10
- Easy to get through on the phone6
- Easy to contact online27
- Good experience of getting in touch8
- Did not wait too long for the appointment30
Quality of care 16
- Patients rate the surgery as good8
- Patients got what they needed13
- Doctors and nurses listen10
- Patients trust the staff19
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done62
- Meets NHS clinical targets98
- Children vaccinated on time54
What patients say
165 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
31%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
61%
say their experience is good
well below the England average (77%)
+11
change since last year
2025: 50% · 2026: 61%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 31% | 57% | 22% |
| Easy to contact via website | 48% | 58% | 19% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 40% | 54% | 18% |
| Reception staff helpful | 74% | 85% | 64% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 19% | 31% | 17% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 31% | 42% | 9% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 69% | 84% | 59% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 98% | 93% | 85% |
| Good experience of contacting | 56% | 73% | 43% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 50% | 57% | 40% |
| Waiting time was about right | 64% | 69% | 48% |
| Remote appointment | 37% | 26% | 45% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 78% | 87% | 70% |
| Treated with care and concern | 78% | 86% | 69% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 65% | 75% | 50% |
| Had all the information needed | 88% | 92% | 81% |
| Confidence and trust | 89% | 93% | 83% |
| Involved in decisions | 87% | 92% | 80% |
| Needs were met | 84% | 90% | 76% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 61% | 77% | 50% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 71% | 79% | 65% |
| Supported by local services | 58% | 70% | 49% |
| Discussed managing condition | 35% | 43% | 34% |
| Agreed a care plan | 30% | 46% | 26% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 165 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.
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| 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 |
Confirmed by the surgery on 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- Kingston Crescent Surgery, 92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8AL
- Phone
- 023 9200 9191
- Website
- www.portsdowngrouppractice.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Portsdown PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- J82155 · NHS profile
Branch surgeries
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Heyward Road Surgery & Practice
- 3 Heyward Road, Southsea, PO4 0DY
- Kingston Crescent Surgery
- 92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8AL
- Portsdown Group Practice
- Crookhorn Lane, Waterlooville, PO7 5XP
- Cosham Park House Surgery
- Cosham Park Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 3BG
- Somers Town Health Centre
- Tyseley Road, Southsea, PO5 4EZ
- The Surgery (Allaway Avenue)
- 194 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 4HJ
Access and facilities
- Disabled toilet
- Car parking
- Cycle parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 15.3% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 18.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 28.3% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 20.7% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 68% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 72% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 74% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 88% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 82% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 64% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 81% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 68% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsdown Group Practicethis surgery | – | 11 | 31% | 61% | Yes |
| Derby Road Group PracticePortsmouth, PO2 8HP | 0.2 miles | 58 | 59% | 78% | Yes |
| Island City PracticePortsmouth, PO1 4JT | 0.6 miles | 18 | 39% | 73% | Yes |
| Kirklands SurgeryPortsmouth, PO3 5AF | 0.7 miles | 23 | 49% | 76% | Yes |
| The Unicity Medical CentrePortsmouth, PO1 1EA | 0.8 miles | 30 | 73% | 71% | Yes |
| The Lighthouse Group PracticeSouthsea, PO5 1AT | 1.1 miles | 1 | 22% | 47% | Yes |
| East Shore PartnershipPortsmouth, PO3 6DW | 1.2 miles | 11 | 51% | 69% | Yes |
| Trafalgar Medical Group PracticeSouthsea, PO5 3ND | 2.0 miles | 17 | 41% | 73% | Yes |
| Craneswater Group PracticeSouthsea, PO5 2PW | 2.1 miles | 18 | 38% | 72% | Yes |
| The Drayton SurgeryPortsmouth, PO6 1PA | 2.8 miles | 57 | 65% | 72% | Yes |
Derby Road Group Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 58 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Portsdown Group Practice taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Portsdown Group Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 023 9200 9191.
How do patients rate Portsdown Group Practice?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 61% of patients at Portsdown Group Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 31% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 11 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Portsdown Group Practice?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Portsdown Group Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 3 February 2026).
What are the opening times of Portsdown Group 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 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Portsdown Group Practice?
Call 023 9200 9191 or visit its website, www.portsdowngrouppractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Kingston Crescent Surgery, 92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8AL.
Does Portsdown Group Practice have a branch surgery?
Yes. Portsdown Group Practice also runs Heyward Road Surgery & Practice (3 Heyward Road, Southsea, PO4 0DY) and Kingston Crescent Surgery (92 Kingston Crescent, Portsmouth, PO2 8AL) and Portsdown Group Practice (Crookhorn Lane, Waterlooville, PO7 5XP) and Cosham Park House Surgery (Cosham Park Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 3BG) and Somers Town Health Centre (Tyseley Road, Southsea, PO5 4EZ) and The Surgery (Allaway Avenue) (194 Allaway Avenue, Portsmouth, PO6 4HJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Portsdown Group Practice?
Around 62,747 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Portsdown PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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.