GP surgery in Golders Green

The Hodford Road Practice

73 Hodford Road, London, NW11 8NH

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,505 patients

Scores 53 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 83% of patients say their experience is good and 76% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2026. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 53% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 3 in Golders Green Based on 107 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 57

  • Easy to get through on the phone77
  • Easy to contact online35
  • Good experience of getting in touch60
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment35

Quality of care 47

  • Patients rate the surgery as good63
  • Patients got what they needed55
  • Doctors and nurses listen43
  • Patients trust the staff26
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done40
  • Meets NHS clinical targets19
  • Children vaccinated on time31

What patients say

107 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

76%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

83%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-3

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 83%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone75%
Had their call answered straight away16%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away70%

The appointment

Were seen the same day11%
Waited more than a week47%
Were seen face to face67%
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 76% 57% 87%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 58% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 89% 85% 89%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 45%
Sees preferred clinician 56% 42% 59%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 79% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 70%
Waiting time was about right 66% 69% 71%
Remote appointment 33% 26% 42%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 77% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 92%
Confidence and trust 90% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 92%
Needs were met 92% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 83% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 73% 70% 71%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 51%
Agreed a care plan 50% 46% 72%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 107 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 15 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
73 Hodford Road, London, NW11 8NH
Phone
020 8905 5234
Website
www.hodfordroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Barnet 6 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E83649 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 26 February 2026

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

4,505registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
85.7years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension9.0%15.2%
Diabetes5.4%7.9%
Asthma3.5%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.2%3.0%
Depression11.1%14.3%
Obesity6.4%13.9%
Smoking12.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)66%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target71%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check83%78%
Asthma: annual review64%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Hodford Road Practicethis surgery5376%83%Yes
Pennine Drive PracticeLondon, NW2 1PA0.4 miles340%61%Yes
Drs Adler and RosenbergLondon, NW11 7NP0.4 miles9492%92%Yes
Ravenscroft Medical CentreLondon, NW11 8BB0.5 miles8378%89%Yes
The Practice at 188London, NW11 9AY0.6 miles3060%78%Yes
Greenfield Medical CentreLondon, NW2 1HS0.6 miles3163%74%Yes
Phgh DoctorsLondon, NW11 7TE0.8 miles3649%80%Yes
Temple Fortune Medical GroupLondon, NW11 7TE0.8 miles1446%69%Yes
Gray's Inn Medical Group West HampsteadLondon, NW6 1DS1.0 miles8582%91%Yes
Cholmley Gardens SurgeryLondon, NW6 1AE1.2 miles4152%80%Yes

Drs Adler and Rosenberg is 0.4 miles away, scores 94 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Hodford Road Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Hodford Road Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8905 5234.

How do patients rate The Hodford Road Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 83% of patients at The Hodford Road Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 76% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 53 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Hodford Road Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Hodford Road Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 26 February 2026).

What are the opening times of The Hodford Road Practice?

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 15 January 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Hodford Road Practice?

Call 020 8905 5234 or visit its website, www.hodfordroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 73 Hodford Road, London, NW11 8NH.

How many patients are registered at The Hodford Road Practice?

Around 4,505 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barnet 6 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.