GP surgery in Muswell Hill

The Muswell Hill Practice

54 Muswell Hill, London, N10 3ST

Taking on new patientsInspection: Outstanding17,440 patients

Scores 90 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 89% of patients say their experience is good and 88% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Outstanding in 2024. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 90% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 2 in Muswell Hill Based on 110 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 93

  • Easy to get through on the phone93
  • Easy to contact online63
  • Good experience of getting in touch90
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment89

Quality of care 80

  • Patients rate the surgery as good84
  • Patients got what they needed36
  • Doctors and nurses listen80
  • Patients trust the staff29
  • Inspection rating (Outstanding)98
  • Health checks and screening done52
  • Meets NHS clinical targets79
  • Children vaccinated on time66

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

88%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

89%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 89%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone34%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day26%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)86%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 88% 57% 80%
Easy to contact via website 63% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 82% 54% 73%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 99%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 30% 31% 31%
Sees preferred clinician 31% 42% 30%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 92% 84% 89%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 94%
Good experience of contacting 90% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 82% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 87% 69% 88%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 19%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 93% 87% 89%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 86% 75% 72%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 96%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 93%
Needs were met 89% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 89% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 77% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 74% 70% 63%
Discussed managing condition 51% 43% 32%
Agreed a care plan 46% 46% 31%

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 7pm
Tuesday8am to 7pm
Wednesday8am to 7pm
Thursday8am to 8pm
Friday8am to 7pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 7 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
54 Muswell Hill, London, N10 3ST
Phone
020 8365 3303
Website
www.themuswellhillpractice.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Haringey - North West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85063 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Braille translation service
  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Text relay
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Children’s play area
  • Baby changing facility
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Outstanding

overall, from the inspection published 26 January 2024

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Outstanding
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

17,440registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.8%15.2%
Diabetes2.9%7.9%
Asthma5.2%6.6%
COPD0.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.3%3.0%
Depression12.6%14.3%
Obesity6.1%13.9%
Smoking8.8%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4971%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)65%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)82%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target63%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check87%78%
Asthma: annual review65%66%

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Common questions

Is The Muswell Hill Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Muswell Hill Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8365 3303.

How do patients rate The Muswell Hill Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 89% of patients at The Muswell Hill Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 88% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 90 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Muswell Hill Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Muswell Hill Practice as Outstanding at its last published inspection (report published 26 January 2024).

What are the opening times of The Muswell Hill Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 7pm, Tuesday 8am to 7pm, Wednesday 8am to 7pm, Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 7 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Muswell Hill Practice?

Call 020 8365 3303 or visit its website, www.themuswellhillpractice.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 54 Muswell Hill, London, N10 3ST.

How many patients are registered at The Muswell Hill Practice?

Around 17,440 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Haringey - North West 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.