GP surgery in Waltham Forest

The Lyndhurst Surgery

53 Lyndhurst Drive, Leyton, London, E10 6JB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,027 patients

Scores 60 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 82% of patients say their experience is good and 70% 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 60% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 18 in Waltham Forest Based on 113 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 54

  • Easy to get through on the phone66
  • Easy to contact online35
  • Good experience of getting in touch43
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment56

Quality of care 65

  • Patients rate the surgery as good59
  • Patients got what they needed62
  • Doctors and nurses listen85
  • Patients trust the staff94
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done43
  • Meets NHS clinical targets35
  • Children vaccinated on time13

What patients say

113 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

70%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

82%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 79% · 2026: 82%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone73%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away80%

The appointment

Were seen the same day17%
Waited more than a week33%
Were seen face to face76%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)76%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 70% 57% 57%
Easy to contact via website 52% 58% 39%
Easy to contact via NHS App 46% 54% 36%
Reception staff helpful 83% 85% 85%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 49% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 45% 42% 53%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 83% 84% 88%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 73% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 60%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 69%
Remote appointment 24% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 87%
Considered mental wellbeing 79% 75% 77%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 99% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 96% 92% 92%
Needs were met 93% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 82% 77% 79%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 87% 79% 80%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 59% 43% 38%
Agreed a care plan 59% 46% 28%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 113 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 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
53 Lyndhurst Drive, Leyton, London, E10 6JB
Phone
020 8539 1663
Website
www.thelyndhurstsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Waltham Forest Integrated Health PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F86088 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Parent and baby room
  • Parent and child parking
  • Pram park
  • 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 22 May 2017

This rating is 9 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

5,027registered patients
Averagehow well off the local area is
82.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.6%15.2%
Diabetes9.4%7.9%
Asthma5.6%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.9%3.0%
Depression10.0%14.3%
Obesity18.2%13.9%
Smoking15.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4955%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)68%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)74%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target53%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review73%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
The Lyndhurst Surgerythis surgery6070%82%Yes
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Crawley Road Medical CentreLondon, E10 5EL0.6 miles5966%82%Yes
Grove SurgeryLondon, E17 9BU0.6 miles1056%56%Yes
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Francis Road Medical CentreLondon, E10 6PP0.7 miles4750%75%Yes
The Manor PracticeLondon, E10 7DY0.8 miles344%53%Yes
Addison Road Medical PracticeLondon, E17 9LY0.8 miles3755%71%Yes
The Bailey PracticeLondon, E17 9LY0.8 miles6888%83%Yes

Common questions

Is The Lyndhurst Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Lyndhurst Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8539 1663.

How do patients rate The Lyndhurst Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 82% of patients at The Lyndhurst Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 70% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 60 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Lyndhurst Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Lyndhurst Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 May 2017).

What are the opening times of The Lyndhurst 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 21 October 2022. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Lyndhurst Surgery?

Call 020 8539 1663 or visit its website, www.thelyndhurstsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 53 Lyndhurst Drive, Leyton, London, E10 6JB.

How many patients are registered at The Lyndhurst Surgery?

Around 5,027 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Waltham Forest Integrated Health 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.