GP surgery in Kentish Town

Queens Crescent Practice

76 Queens Crescent, London, NW5 4EB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,780 patients

Scores 46 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 58% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 46% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 4 in Kentish Town Based on 111 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 51

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch31
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment70

Quality of care 40

  • Patients rate the surgery as good52
  • Patients got what they needed32
  • Doctors and nurses listen53
  • Patients trust the staff37
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done46
  • Meets NHS clinical targets34
  • Children vaccinated on time20

What patients say

111 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

58%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+4

change since last year

2025: 76% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone26%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer7%
Knew what would happen next straight away40%

The appointment

Were seen the same day40%
Waited more than a week18%
Were seen face to face71%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)75%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 58% 57% 46%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 48%
Easy to contact via NHS App 40% 54% 23%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 72%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 28% 42% 49%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 78% 84% 70%
Next steps within 2 days 86% 93% 85%
Good experience of contacting 69% 73% 66%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 42% 57% 40%
Waiting time was about right 78% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 37%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 80%
Treated with care and concern 85% 86% 83%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 74%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 89%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 88%
Needs were met 88% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 76%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 65% 79% 68%
Supported by local services 64% 70% 75%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 41% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 111 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 19 January 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
76 Queens Crescent, London, NW5 4EB
Phone
020 7485 6104
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.queenscrescent.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Kentish Town South PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F83632 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 2 March 2017

This rating is 9 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

6,780registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.1%15.2%
Diabetes7.4%7.9%
Asthma5.7%6.6%
COPD2.2%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression17.8%14.3%
Obesity11.2%13.9%
Smoking18.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)73%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target85%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check90%78%
Asthma: annual review68%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Queens Crescent Practicethis surgery4658%80%Yes
Prince of Wales Group SurgeryLondon, NW5 3LN0.3 miles3165%76%Yes
Parliament Hill SurgeryLondon, NW5 1TR0.5 miles7185%81%Yes
Hampstead Group PracticeLondon, NW3 2QU0.5 miles7272%85%Yes
Primrose Hill SurgeryLondon, NW1 8UR0.6 miles6083%80%Yes
James Wigg PracticeLondon, NW5 2BX0.6 miles1247%61%Yes
Adelaide Medical CentreLondon, NW3 3RY0.6 miles9383%94%Yes
Caversham Group PracticeLondon, NW5 2UP0.6 miles7469%97%Yes
Camden Bridging Access ServiceLondon, NW5 2TX0.6 miles
Park End SurgeryLondon, NW3 2SE0.7 miles8286%86%Yes

Parliament Hill Surgery is 0.5 miles away, scores 71 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Queens Crescent Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Queens Crescent Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7485 6104.

How do patients rate Queens Crescent Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Queens Crescent Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 58% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 46 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Queens Crescent Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Queens Crescent Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 2 March 2017).

What are the opening times of Queens Crescent 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 19 January 2018. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Queens Crescent Practice?

Call 020 7485 6104 or visit its website, www.queenscrescent.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 76 Queens Crescent, London, NW5 4EB.

How many patients are registered at Queens Crescent Practice?

Around 6,780 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Kentish Town 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.