GP surgery in Muswell Hill

Rutland House Surgery

40 Colney Hatch Lane, London, N10 1DU

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,580 patients

Scores 36 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 80% of patients say their experience is good and 57% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2023. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 36% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Muswell Hill Based on 128 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 35

  • Easy to get through on the phone42
  • Easy to contact online67
  • Good experience of getting in touch26
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment37

Quality of care 39

  • Patients rate the surgery as good52
  • Patients got what they needed22
  • Doctors and nurses listen57
  • Patients trust the staff40
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done15
  • Meets NHS clinical targets62
  • Children vaccinated on time53

What patients say

128 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

57%

find the phone easy

about the England average (57%)

80%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+6

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 80%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone42%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer11%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day24%
Waited more than a week37%
Were seen face to face57%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)74%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 57% 57% 54%
Easy to contact via website 65% 58% 50%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 45%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 22% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 11%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 89% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 95% 93% 88%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 68%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 45% 57% 42%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 67%
Remote appointment 43% 26% 32%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 89% 87% 76%
Treated with care and concern 81% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 86% 92% 82%
Confidence and trust 92% 93% 88%
Involved in decisions 88% 92% 86%
Needs were met 87% 90% 88%
Overall
Overall experience good 80% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 64% 79% 72%
Supported by local services 68% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 34% 43% 33%
Agreed a care plan 47% 46% 42%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 128 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.

Tell us about this surgery

10 quick questions, one tap each, no sign-up. Your answers help the next person choosing a GP.

1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you use this surgery, say what it is like.

Write a review

Your rating

Reviews are checked by a person before they appear. Please do not name individual staff or include personal medical details.

Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 8pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
40 Colney Hatch Lane, London, N10 1DU
Phone
020 8883 8214
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Haringey - North West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85688 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.

Queens Avenue Practice
46 Queens Avenue, London, N10 3BJ

Access and facilities

  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking

Pins show each surgery's score. Get directions

Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 11 September 2023

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

10,580registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
85.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.2%15.2%
Diabetes5.0%7.9%
Asthma5.5%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.0%3.0%
Depression11.1%14.3%
Obesity9.2%13.9%
Smoking11.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4968%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)59%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)83%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target68%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check78%78%
Asthma: annual review53%66%

Other surgeries nearby

All surgeries in Muswell Hill →

SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Rutland House Surgerythis surgery3657%80%Yes
The Muswell Hill PracticeLondon, N10 3ST0.3 miles9088%89%Yes
Colney Hatch Lane SurgeryLondon, N10 1ET0.4 miles3156%76%Yes
The Alexandra SurgeryLondon, N22 7UN0.4 miles5174%71%Yes
East Finchley Medical CentreLondon, N2 9QD0.9 miles833%55%Yes
Queenswood Medical PracticeLondon, N8 8JD1.0 miles3449%86%Yes
Bounds Green Group PracticeLondon, N11 2PF1.1 miles4049%76%Yes
Woodlands Medical PracticeLondon, N2 8BG1.2 miles2840%69%Yes
The Vale PracticeLondon, N8 8SU1.2 miles8984%88%Yes
Highgate Group PracticeLondon, N6 4QA1.3 miles8781%88%Yes

The Muswell Hill Practice is 0.3 miles away, scores 90 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Rutland House Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Rutland House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8883 8214.

How do patients rate Rutland House Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 80% of patients at Rutland House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 57% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 36 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Rutland House Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Rutland House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 11 September 2023).

What are the opening times of Rutland House Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 8pm, 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 28 February 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Rutland House Surgery?

Call 020 8883 8214. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 40 Colney Hatch Lane, London, N10 1DU.

Does Rutland House Surgery have a branch surgery?

Yes. Rutland House Surgery also runs Queens Avenue Practice (46 Queens Avenue, London, N10 3BJ). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Rutland House Surgery?

Around 10,580 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Haringey - North West 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.