GP surgery in Brighton and Hove

St. Peter's Medical Centre

30-36 Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good18,772 patients

Scores 20 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 39% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2021. It is taking on new patients.

Below average Scores higher than 20% of GP surgeries in England. 18th of 23 in Brighton and Hove Based on 96 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 17

  • Easy to get through on the phone12
  • Easy to contact online18
  • Good experience of getting in touch25
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment34

Quality of care 29

  • Patients rate the surgery as good36
  • Patients got what they needed56
  • Doctors and nurses listen31
  • Patients trust the staff34
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done9
  • Meets NHS clinical targets41
  • Children vaccinated on time28

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

38%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+3

change since last year

2025: 72% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone58%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer3%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day18%
Waited more than a week51%
Were seen face to face68%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)57%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 38% 57% 26%
Easy to contact via website 42% 58% 37%
Easy to contact via NHS App 29% 54% 22%
Reception staff helpful 91% 85% 87%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 34% 31% 19%
Sees preferred clinician 10% 42% 29%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 85% 84% 82%
Next steps within 2 days 97% 93% 93%
Good experience of contacting 66% 73% 61%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 43% 57% 53%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 62%
Remote appointment 32% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 85% 87% 85%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 76%
Had all the information needed 88% 92% 87%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 87%
Needs were met 92% 90% 89%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 72%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 62% 79% 66%
Supported by local services 54% 70% 49%
Discussed managing condition 25% 43% 36%
Agreed a care plan 39% 46% 53%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 96 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 20 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
30-36 Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA
Phone
01273 606006
Website
www.stpetershc.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
East & Central Brighton PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G81011 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Lift
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 23 July 2021

This rating is 5 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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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

18,772registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension10.1%15.2%
Diabetes5.9%7.9%
Asthma7.7%6.6%
COPD2.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.5%3.0%
Depression16.3%14.3%
Obesity8.5%13.9%
Smoking23.7%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4953%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6468%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)76%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target69%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target48%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review61%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
St. Peter's Medical Centrethis surgery2039%75%Yes
Park Crescent Health CentreBrighton, BN2 3HP0.3 miles1034%61%Yes
Brighton Station Walk-inBrighton, BN1 3XE0.3 miles
Brighton Station Health CentreBrighton, BN1 3XE0.3 miles2465%71%Yes
Arch HealthcareBrighton, BN2 9DH0.4 miles9893%100%No
Preston Park SurgeryBrighton, BN1 6DP0.5 miles1840%73%Yes
Seven Dials Medical CentreBrighton, BN1 3JJ0.6 miles7876%92%Yes
Regency SurgeryBrighton, BN1 1FZ0.6 miles6779%80%No
Pavilion SurgeryBrighton, BN1 1EJ0.7 miles8685%91%Yes
Montpelier SurgeryBrighton, BN1 3FS0.7 miles9487%91%Yes

Seven Dials Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 78 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is St. Peter's Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), St. Peter's Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01273 606006.

How do patients rate St. Peter's Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at St. Peter's Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 39% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 20 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for St. Peter's Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated St. Peter's Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 23 July 2021).

What are the opening times of St. Peter's Medical Centre?

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 20 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact St. Peter's Medical Centre?

Call 01273 606006 or visit its website, www.stpetershc.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 30-36 Oxford Street, Brighton, BN1 4LA.

How many patients are registered at St. Peter's Medical Centre?

Around 18,772 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of East & Central Brighton PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Surrey and Sussex 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.