GP surgery in Islington

The Village Practice

115 Isledon Road, London, N7 7JJ

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,153 patients

Scores 69 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 73% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 69% of GP surgeries in England. 7th of 25 in Islington Based on 86 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 82

  • Easy to get through on the phone70
  • Easy to contact online82
  • Good experience of getting in touch73
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment84

Quality of care 48

  • Patients rate the surgery as good78
  • Patients got what they needed26
  • Doctors and nurses listen65
  • Patients trust the staff45
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done15
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time5

What patients say

86 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

73%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 81% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone49%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer9%
Knew what would happen next straight away52%

The appointment

Were seen the same day22%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face81%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)69%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 73% 57% 71%
Easy to contact via website 72% 58% 62%
Easy to contact via NHS App 38% 54% 60%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 35%
Sees preferred clinician 62% 42% 49%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 91% 84% 79%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 96%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 81%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 65% 57% 61%
Waiting time was about right 84% 69% 81%
Remote appointment 19% 26% 28%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 90% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 89% 86% 89%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 86%
Had all the information needed 95% 92% 91%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 95%
Involved in decisions 85% 92% 89%
Needs were met 87% 90% 92%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 74% 79% 65%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 61%
Discussed managing condition 58% 43% 43%
Agreed a care plan 57% 46% 58%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 86 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 24 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
115 Isledon Road, London, N7 7JJ
Phone
020 7700 6464
Email
[email protected]
Website
thevillagepractice.org
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
North 1 Islington PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F83664 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disability awareness and equality training for staff
  • Disabled car parking
  • Documents available in large print
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Hearing loop or induction loop: helps to improve sound for hearing aid users
  • High-back waiting room chairs
  • Sign language interpreter available online
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 19 October 2016

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

12,153registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
82.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension6.6%15.2%
Diabetes4.9%7.9%
Asthma4.5%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.1%3.0%
Depression15.6%14.3%
Obesity10.7%13.9%
Smoking16.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4958%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6472%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)58%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)86%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target66%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target51%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check80%78%
Asthma: annual review67%66%

Other surgeries nearby

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The Village Practicethis surgery6973%87%Yes
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Sobell Medical CentreLondon, N7 6NE0.4 miles8083%85%Yes
Partnership Primary Care CentreLondon, N7 0SL0.6 miles1350%70%Yes
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Highbury Grange Medical PracticeLondon, N5 2QB0.7 miles1548%64%Yes
Archway Medical CentreLondon, N19 3NU0.7 miles2254%65%Yes
Hanley Primary Care CentreLondon, N4 3DU0.7 miles5554%79%Yes

Sobell Medical Centre is 0.4 miles away, scores 80 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is The Village Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Village Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 7700 6464.

How do patients rate The Village Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at The Village Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 73% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 69 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for The Village Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Village Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 19 October 2016).

What are the opening times of The Village 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 24 August 2023. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Village Practice?

Call 020 7700 6464 or visit its website, thevillagepractice.org. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 115 Isledon Road, London, N7 7JJ.

How many patients are registered at The Village Practice?

Around 12,153 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of North 1 Islington 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.