GP surgery in Streatham

Streatham Common Practice

293 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 3NP

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good11,709 patients

Scores 50 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 59% 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 50% of GP surgeries in England. 3rd of 7 in Streatham Based on 117 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 60

  • Easy to get through on the phone45
  • Easy to contact online70
  • Good experience of getting in touch62
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment61

Quality of care 36

  • Patients rate the surgery as good40
  • Patients got what they needed56
  • Doctors and nurses listen48
  • Patients trust the staff47
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done23
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time10

What patients say

117 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

59%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 68% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone31%
Had their call answered straight away11%
Gave up or got no answer1%
Knew what would happen next straight away43%

The appointment

Were seen the same day27%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face70%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)71%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 59% 57% 56%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 46%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 35%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 29% 31% 17%
Sees preferred clinician 25% 42% 32%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 85%
Next steps within 2 days 91% 93% 81%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 70%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 59% 57% 50%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 30% 26% 45%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 83%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 81%
Considered mental wellbeing 69% 75% 66%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 91% 92% 85%
Needs were met 92% 90% 86%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 68%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 84% 79% 75%
Supported by local services 75% 70% 59%
Discussed managing condition 39% 43% 44%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 32%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 117 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 7:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 30 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
293 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 3NP
Phone
020 3474 6999
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.streathamcommonpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Streatham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85014 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Streatham Common Practice at Baldry Gardens
293 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3NP

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Parent and baby room
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 10 February 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

11,709registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.4years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.0%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma5.3%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression12.8%14.3%
Obesity9.9%13.9%
Smoking12.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4960%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)75%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target75%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check81%78%
Asthma: annual review63%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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Streatham Common Practicethis surgery5059%76%Yes
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Greyswood PracticeLondon, SW16 6PX0.8 miles6875%87%Yes
Prentis Medical CentreLondon, SW16 1XU0.8 miles3458%71%Yes
At Medics Streatham PCN Ea HubLondon, SW16 2ST1.0 miles
Streatham High PracticeLondon, SW16 2ST1.0 miles1148%64%Yes
The Exchange SurgeryLondon, SW16 2ST1.0 miles9477%94%Yes

Fairview Medical Centre is 0.6 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Streatham Common Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Streatham Common Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 3474 6999.

How do patients rate Streatham Common Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at Streatham Common Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 59% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 50 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Streatham Common Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Streatham Common Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 10 February 2017).

What are the opening times of Streatham Common Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 7:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 30 October 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Streatham Common Practice?

Call 020 3474 6999 or visit its website, www.streathamcommonpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 293 Streatham High Road, Streatham, London, SW16 3NP.

Does Streatham Common Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. Streatham Common Practice also runs Streatham Common Practice at Baldry Gardens (293 Streatham High Road, London, SW16 3NP). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at Streatham Common Practice?

Around 11,709 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Streatham PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South East 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.