GP surgery in Kentish Town

Prince of Wales Group Surgery

52 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LN

Taking on new patientsInspection: Inadequate8,259 patients

Scores 31 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 65% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Inadequate in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 31% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 4 in Kentish Town Based on 113 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 43

  • Easy to get through on the phone57
  • Easy to contact online8
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment25

Quality of care 19

  • Patients rate the surgery as good39
  • Patients got what they needed47
  • Doctors and nurses listen50
  • Patients trust the staff48
  • Inspection rating (Inadequate)0
  • Health checks and screening done6
  • Meets NHS clinical targets28
  • Children vaccinated on time13

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

65%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+5

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone74%
Had their call answered straight away6%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away63%

The appointment

Were seen the same day19%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face68%
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 65% 57% 64%
Easy to contact via website 35% 58% 53%
Easy to contact via NHS App 38% 54% 57%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 76%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 32% 31% 28%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 19%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 64% 57% 63%
Waiting time was about right 62% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 34%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 84%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 88%
Needs were met 91% 90% 90%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 63% 79% 59%
Supported by local services 67% 70% 68%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 50%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 44%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 14 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
52 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LN
Phone
020 7267 0067
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Kentish Town Central PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F83018 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Lift
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Toilets
  • Train station nearby
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits
  • Wheelchair access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Inadequate

overall, from the inspection published 5 April 2023

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Inadequate
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Inadequate

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

8,259registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma6.0%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression16.2%14.3%
Obesity10.6%13.9%
Smoking19.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4950%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)60%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)84%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target56%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check76%78%
Asthma: annual review51%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Prince of Wales Group Surgerythis surgery3165%76%Yes
Queens Crescent PracticeLondon, NW5 4EB0.3 miles4658%80%Yes
James Wigg PracticeLondon, NW5 2BX0.3 miles1247%61%Yes
Caversham Group PracticeLondon, NW5 2UP0.5 miles7469%97%Yes
Camden Bridging Access ServiceLondon, NW5 2TX0.5 miles
Primrose Hill SurgeryLondon, NW1 8UR0.5 miles6083%80%Yes
Parliament Hill SurgeryLondon, NW5 1TR0.6 miles7185%81%Yes
Adelaide Medical CentreLondon, NW3 3RY0.7 miles9383%94%Yes
Hampstead Group PracticeLondon, NW3 2QU0.8 miles7272%85%Yes
The Junction Medical PracticeLondon, N19 5EW0.8 miles1462%66%Yes

Queens Crescent Practice is 0.3 miles away, scores 46 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Prince of Wales Group Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Prince of Wales Group Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7267 0067.

How do patients rate Prince of Wales Group Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Prince of Wales Group Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 65% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 31 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Prince of Wales Group Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Prince of Wales Group Surgery as Inadequate at its last published inspection (report published 5 April 2023).

What are the opening times of Prince of Wales Group 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 14 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Prince of Wales Group Surgery?

Call 020 7267 0067. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 52 Prince of Wales Road, London, NW5 3LN.

How many patients are registered at Prince of Wales Group Surgery?

Around 8,259 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Kentish Town Central 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.