GP surgery in Clissold

The Allerton Road Surgery

34a Allerton Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 5UF

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,711 patients

Scores 37 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 76% of patients say their experience is good and 74% 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 37% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 4 in Clissold 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 45

  • Easy to get through on the phone73
  • Easy to contact online55
  • Good experience of getting in touch41
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment20

Quality of care 29

  • Patients rate the surgery as good40
  • Patients got what they needed9
  • Doctors and nurses listen49
  • Patients trust the staff12
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done93
  • Meets NHS clinical targets24
  • Children vaccinated on time0

What patients say

96 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

74%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

76%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 75% · 2026: 76%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away27%
Gave up or got no answer4%
Knew what would happen next straight away76%

The appointment

Were seen the same day21%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face78%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)64%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 74% 57% 76%
Easy to contact via website 60% 58% 63%
Easy to contact via NHS App 60% 54% 61%
Reception staff helpful 77% 85% 81%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 26% 31% 36%
Sees preferred clinician 20% 42% 42%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 82% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 89% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 74%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 60% 57% 62%
Waiting time was about right 60% 69% 78%
Remote appointment 22% 26% 31%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 87%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 81% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 91% 92% 93%
Confidence and trust 87% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 91%
Needs were met 82% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 76% 77% 75%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 68% 79% 88%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 64%
Discussed managing condition 49% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 67% 46% 48%

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 8 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
34a Allerton Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 5UF
Phone
020 8802 2882
Email
[email protected]
Website
allertonroadmedicalcentre.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Woodberry Wetlands PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F84716 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 20 October 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

5,711registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
83.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension7.2%15.2%
Diabetes5.5%7.9%
Asthma3.9%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.5%3.0%
Depression12.0%14.3%
Obesity11.2%13.9%
Smoking13.3%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4967%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6471%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)84%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target93%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target67%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check84%78%
Asthma: annual review76%66%

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The Cedar Practice is 0.2 miles away, scores 67 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Allerton Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Allerton Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8802 2882.

How do patients rate The Allerton Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 76% of patients at The Allerton Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 74% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 37 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Allerton Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Allerton Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 20 October 2023).

What are the opening times of The Allerton Road Surgery?

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 8 December 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Allerton Road Surgery?

Call 020 8802 2882 or visit its website, allertonroadmedicalcentre.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 34a Allerton Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 5UF.

How many patients are registered at The Allerton Road Surgery?

Around 5,711 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Woodberry Wetlands PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the North 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.