GP surgery in Kingsbury

Wakemans Hill Surgery

1 Wakemans Hill Avenue, London, NW9 0TA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,723 patients

Scores 73 out of 100, good for a GP surgery in England. 85% of patients say their experience is good and 69% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2017. It is taking on new patients.

Good Scores higher than 73% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 7 in Kingsbury Based on 90 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 69

  • Easy to get through on the phone63
  • Easy to contact online70
  • Good experience of getting in touch80
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment53

Quality of care 74

  • Patients rate the surgery as good70
  • Patients got what they needed73
  • Doctors and nurses listen83
  • Patients trust the staff79
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done80
  • Meets NHS clinical targets19
  • Children vaccinated on time8

What patients say

90 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

69%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

85%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+14

change since last year

2025: 71% · 2026: 85%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone40%
Had their call answered straight away32%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away49%

The appointment

Were seen the same day25%
Waited more than a week26%
Were seen face to face61%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)63%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 69% 57% 45%
Easy to contact via website 66% 58% 51%
Easy to contact via NHS App 72% 54% 47%
Reception staff helpful 84% 85% 70%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 41%
Sees preferred clinician 17% 42% 29%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 78%
Next steps within 2 days 87% 93% 75%
Good experience of contacting 85% 73% 67%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 63% 57% 56%
Waiting time was about right 73% 69% 66%
Remote appointment 39% 26% 30%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 77%
Treated with care and concern 92% 86% 76%
Considered mental wellbeing 87% 75% 64%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 97%
Confidence and trust 97% 93% 91%
Involved in decisions 95% 92% 80%
Needs were met 94% 90% 85%
Overall
Overall experience good 85% 77% 71%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 70% 79% 58%
Supported by local services 47% 70% 39%
Discussed managing condition 60% 43% 30%
Agreed a care plan 72% 46% 73%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 90 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 21 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
1 Wakemans Hill Avenue, London, NW9 0TA
Phone
020 8205 2336
Website
www.wakemanshillsurgery.com
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Barnet 1d PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
E83041 · NHS profile

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 April 2017

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

4,723registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension13.5%15.2%
Diabetes8.6%7.9%
Asthma4.0%6.6%
COPD1.1%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression9.2%14.3%
Obesity12.9%13.9%
Smoking17.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4961%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6475%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)63%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)80%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target84%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target69%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check89%78%
Asthma: annual review83%66%

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Kings Edge Medical Centre is 0.8 miles away, scores 87 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Wakemans Hill Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wakemans Hill Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8205 2336.

How do patients rate Wakemans Hill Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 85% of patients at Wakemans Hill Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 69% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 73 out of 100, grade B, which puts it in the second-best 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Wakemans Hill Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wakemans Hill Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 April 2017).

What are the opening times of Wakemans Hill 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 21 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Wakemans Hill Surgery?

Call 020 8205 2336 or visit its website, www.wakemanshillsurgery.com. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 1 Wakemans Hill Avenue, London, NW9 0TA.

How many patients are registered at Wakemans Hill Surgery?

Around 4,723 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Barnet 1d 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.