GP surgery in Broxbourne

Stanhope Surgery

Stanhope Road, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good6,845 patients

Scores 2 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 55% of patients say their experience is good and 30% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Poor Scores higher than 2% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 2 in Broxbourne Based on 86 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 1

  • Easy to get through on the phone5
  • Easy to contact online2
  • Good experience of getting in touch2
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment2

Quality of care 7

  • Patients rate the surgery as good3
  • Patients got what they needed8
  • Doctors and nurses listen8
  • Patients trust the staff4
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done79
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

30%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

55%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 48% · 2026: 55%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone77%
Had their call answered straight away9%
Gave up or got no answer12%
Knew what would happen next straight away61%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week38%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)70%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 30% 57% 17%
Easy to contact via website 23% 58% 27%
Easy to contact via NHS App 34% 54% 24%
Reception staff helpful 59% 85% 63%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 13% 42% 36%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 59% 84% 67%
Next steps within 2 days 93% 93% 72%
Good experience of contacting 45% 73% 38%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 47% 57% 37%
Waiting time was about right 41% 69% 41%
Remote appointment 29% 26% 26%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 77% 87% 72%
Treated with care and concern 77% 86% 75%
Considered mental wellbeing 72% 75% 61%
Had all the information needed 80% 92% 81%
Confidence and trust 82% 93% 86%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 87%
Needs were met 82% 90% 83%
Overall
Overall experience good 55% 77% 48%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 56% 79% 79%
Supported by local services 58% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 29%
Agreed a care plan 37% 46% 60%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7:45pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 7:45pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 28 November 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Stanhope Road, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DJ
Phone
01992 635300
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Lea Valley Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E82638 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 21 June 2019

This rating is 7 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

6,845registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension11.8%15.2%
Diabetes7.7%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD1.4%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression5.1%14.3%
Obesity13.0%13.9%
Smoking20.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4970%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6477%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)61%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target58%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review82%66%

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Stanhope Surgerythis surgery230%55%Yes
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Abbey Road Surgery is 0.3 miles away, scores 26 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Stanhope Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Stanhope Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01992 635300.

How do patients rate Stanhope Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 55% of patients at Stanhope Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 30% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 2 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Stanhope Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Stanhope Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 21 June 2019).

What are the opening times of Stanhope Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7:45pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:45pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 28 November 2014. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Stanhope Surgery?

Call 01992 635300. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Stanhope Road, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DJ.

How many patients are registered at Stanhope Surgery?

Around 6,845 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Lea Valley Health PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.