GP surgery in Kingsbury

Preston Hill Surgery

121 Preston Hill, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9SN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,517 patients

Scores 13 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 72% of patients say their experience is good and 60% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 13% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 7 in Kingsbury Based on 95 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 15

  • Easy to get through on the phone46
  • Easy to contact online33
  • Good experience of getting in touch11
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment0

Quality of care 15

  • Patients rate the surgery as good26
  • Patients got what they needed6
  • Doctors and nurses listen2
  • Patients trust the staff12
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done89
  • Meets NHS clinical targets19
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

60%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

72%

say their experience is good

below the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 77% · 2026: 72%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone61%
Had their call answered straight away29%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away70%

The appointment

Were seen the same day8%
Waited more than a week71%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)78%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 60% 57% 72%
Easy to contact via website 51% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 50% 54% 46%
Reception staff helpful 69% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 52% 31% 61%
Sees preferred clinician 73% 42% 54%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 63% 84% 75%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 80%
Good experience of contacting 58% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 65%
Waiting time was about right 35% 69% 40%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 71% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 72% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 75%
Had all the information needed 87% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 87% 92% 84%
Needs were met 81% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 72% 77% 77%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 71%
Supported by local services 60% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 54% 43% 64%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 59%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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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
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 10 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
121 Preston Hill, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9SN
Phone
020 8905 0894
Website
www.prestonhillsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Harness North PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E84030 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and child parking
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 7 November 2024

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

4,517registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
85.9years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.1%15.2%
Diabetes12.5%7.9%
Asthma4.6%6.6%
COPD0.8%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.8%3.0%
Depression5.0%14.3%
Obesity18.5%13.9%
Smoking9.4%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4957%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target86%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check93%78%
Asthma: annual review91%66%

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Preston Hill Surgerythis surgery1360%72%Yes
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The Streatfield Medical CentreHarrow, HA3 9BN1.2 miles9484%94%Yes
Kenton Bridge Medical Centre - Dr RajaHarrow, HA3 0YX1.2 miles6673%75%Yes
Dr Abu & Dr Crighton-AdelugbaHarrow, HA3 0YX1.2 miles8582%89%Yes

The Fryent Way Surgery is 0.4 miles away, scores 32 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Preston Hill Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Preston Hill Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8905 0894.

How do patients rate Preston Hill Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 72% of patients at Preston Hill Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 60% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 13 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Preston Hill Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Preston Hill Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 7 November 2024).

What are the opening times of Preston Hill 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 closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 May 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Preston Hill Surgery?

Call 020 8905 0894 or visit its website, www.prestonhillsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 121 Preston Hill, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 9SN.

How many patients are registered at Preston Hill Surgery?

Around 4,517 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Harness North 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.