GP surgery in Enfield

The Woodberry Practice

1 Woodberry Avenue, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3LE

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good10,105 patients

Scores 76 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 80% 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.

Good Scores higher than 76% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 16 in Enfield Based on 119 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 89

  • Easy to get through on the phone82
  • Easy to contact online91
  • Good experience of getting in touch76
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment87

Quality of care 54

  • Patients rate the surgery as good79
  • Patients got what they needed55
  • Doctors and nurses listen45
  • Patients trust the staff33
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done39
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time14

What patients say

119 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

80%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 92% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone48%
Had their call answered straight away2%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away66%

The appointment

Were seen the same day37%
Waited more than a week14%
Were seen face to face83%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)66%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 80% 57% 70%
Easy to contact via website 79% 58% 64%
Easy to contact via NHS App 68% 54% 53%
Reception staff helpful 92% 85% 95%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 23% 31% 25%
Sees preferred clinician 44% 42% 65%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 90% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 100% 93% 95%
Good experience of contacting 84% 73% 92%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 71% 57% 74%
Waiting time was about right 85% 69% 86%
Remote appointment 17% 26% 21%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 87% 87% 95%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 85% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 90% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 91% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 95%
Needs were met 92% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 92%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 69% 79% 81%
Supported by local services 83% 70% 79%
Discussed managing condition 48% 43% 55%
Agreed a care plan 54% 46% 46%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 119 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 10 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Woodberry Avenue, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3LE
Phone
020 8886 2751
Website
www.thewoodberrypractice.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Enfield South West PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85020 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Signing service
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Pram park
  • Cycle parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 22 June 2026

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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

10,105registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.1%15.2%
Diabetes7.2%7.9%
Asthma5.4%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.3%3.0%
Depression10.6%14.3%
Obesity11.0%13.9%
Smoking12.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4973%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)67%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)89%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target72%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target60%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check73%78%
Asthma: annual review59%66%

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Common questions

Is The Woodberry Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), The Woodberry Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8886 2751.

How do patients rate The Woodberry Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at The Woodberry Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 80% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 76 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 Woodberry Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated The Woodberry Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 22 June 2026).

What are the opening times of The Woodberry 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 10 April 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact The Woodberry Practice?

Call 020 8886 2751 or visit its website, www.thewoodberrypractice.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Woodberry Avenue, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3LE.

How many patients are registered at The Woodberry Practice?

Around 10,105 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Enfield South 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.