GP surgery in Leeds

The North Leeds Medical Practice

355 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6PZ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good20,660 patients

Scores 12 out of 100, poor for a GP surgery in England. 67% of patients say their experience is good and 40% 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.

Poor Scores higher than 12% of GP surgeries in England. 38th of 42 in Leeds 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 16

  • Easy to get through on the phone14
  • Easy to contact online44
  • Good experience of getting in touch26
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment17

Quality of care 11

  • Patients rate the surgery as good15
  • Patients got what they needed11
  • Doctors and nurses listen21
  • Patients trust the staff6
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done65
  • Meets NHS clinical targets20
  • Children vaccinated on time6

What patients say

110 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

40%

find the phone easy

well below the England average (57%)

67%

say their experience is good

well below the England average (77%)

-14

change since last year

2025: 82% · 2026: 67%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone21%
Had their call answered straight away0%
Gave up or got no answer15%
Knew what would happen next straight away41%

The appointment

Were seen the same day23%
Waited more than a week35%
Were seen face to face77%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)62%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 40% 57% 48%
Easy to contact via website 56% 58% 54%
Easy to contact via NHS App 62% 54% 58%
Reception staff helpful 79% 85% 91%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 16% 31% 17%
Sees preferred clinician 7% 42% 28%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 79% 84% 87%
Next steps within 2 days 90% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 67% 73% 63%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 67% 57% 49%
Waiting time was about right 58% 69% 65%
Remote appointment 23% 26% 25%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 82% 87% 91%
Treated with care and concern 76% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 66% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 83% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 84% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 86% 92% 88%
Needs were met 83% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 67% 77% 82%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 76% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 59% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 37% 43% 49%
Agreed a care plan 49% 46% 57%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 110 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 26 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
355 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6PZ
Phone
0113 268 0066
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Burmantofts, Harehills & Richmond Hill PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
B86013 · NHS profile

Branch surgery

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

Harehills Community Health Centre
427 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6EY

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • 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 1 August 2023

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Requires improvement
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

20,660registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
81.8years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension8.9%15.2%
Diabetes7.6%7.9%
Asthma5.7%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression9.9%14.3%
Obesity13.6%13.9%
Smoking13.1%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6467%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)76%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)77%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target82%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target54%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check88%78%
Asthma: annual review80%66%

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The Street Lane Practice is 0.8 miles away, scores 39 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The North Leeds Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The North Leeds Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 0113 268 0066.

How do patients rate The North Leeds Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 67% of patients at The North Leeds Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 12 out of 100, grade E, which puts it in the bottom 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The North Leeds Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The North Leeds Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 August 2023).

What are the opening times of The North Leeds Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 26 October 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The North Leeds Medical Practice?

Call 0113 268 0066. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 355 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6PZ.

Does The North Leeds Medical Practice have a branch surgery?

Yes. The North Leeds Medical Practice also runs Harehills Community Health Centre (427 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6EY). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.

How many patients are registered at The North Leeds Medical Practice?

Around 20,660 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Burmantofts, Harehills & Richmond Hill PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the West Yorkshire 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.