GP surgery in West Norwood

Valley Road Surgery

139 Valley Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2XT

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good5,701 patients

Scores 91 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 95% of patients say their experience is good and 92% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2018. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 91% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 4 in West Norwood Based on 106 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 85

  • Easy to get through on the phone96
  • Easy to contact online93
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment37

Quality of care 94

  • Patients rate the surgery as good96
  • Patients got what they needed93
  • Doctors and nurses listen100
  • Patients trust the staff99
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done70
  • Meets NHS clinical targets40
  • Children vaccinated on time16

What patients say

106 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

92%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

95%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+8

change since last year

2025: 86% · 2026: 95%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone57%
Had their call answered straight away49%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away81%

The appointment

Were seen the same day12%
Waited more than a week40%
Were seen face to face59%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)79%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 92% 57% 89%
Easy to contact via website 81% 58% 67%
Easy to contact via NHS App 81% 54% 63%
Reception staff helpful 99% 85% 93%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 50% 31% 44%
Sees preferred clinician 72% 42% 63%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 94% 84% 91%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 100%
Good experience of contacting 97% 73% 84%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 82% 57% 72%
Waiting time was about right 67% 69% 68%
Remote appointment 41% 26% 39%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 100% 87% 93%
Treated with care and concern 100% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 94% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 100%
Confidence and trust 100% 93% 94%
Involved in decisions 98% 92% 93%
Needs were met 98% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 95% 77% 86%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 84%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 70%
Discussed managing condition 68% 43% 54%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 52%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 106 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 29 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
139 Valley Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2XT
Phone
020 8769 2566
Website
www.valleyroadsurgery.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Streatham PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
G85044 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Induction loop
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access
  • Baby changing facility
  • Baby changing facility
  • Car parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 November 2018

This rating is 7 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

5,701registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
83.1years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.1%15.2%
Diabetes6.5%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD1.3%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.7%3.0%
Depression13.3%14.3%
Obesity11.6%13.9%
Smoking14.6%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6481%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)75%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)87%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target79%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target55%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check85%78%
Asthma: annual review69%66%

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Valley Road Surgerythis surgery9192%95%Yes
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Common questions

Is Valley Road Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Valley Road Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8769 2566.

How do patients rate Valley Road Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 95% of patients at Valley Road Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 92% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 91 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Valley Road Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Valley Road Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 November 2018).

What are the opening times of Valley Road 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 29 October 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Valley Road Surgery?

Call 020 8769 2566 or visit its website, www.valleyroadsurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 139 Valley Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2XT.

How many patients are registered at Valley Road Surgery?

Around 5,701 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Streatham PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South 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.