GP surgery in Haringey

Westbury Medical Centre

The Surgery, 205 Westbury Avenue, Wood Green, London, N22 6RX

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,547 patients

Scores 41 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 75% of patients say their experience is good and 62% 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.

Average Scores higher than 41% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 10 in Haringey Based on 109 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 42

  • Easy to get through on the phone50
  • Easy to contact online77
  • Good experience of getting in touch53
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment16

Quality of care 41

  • Patients rate the surgery as good37
  • Patients got what they needed53
  • Doctors and nurses listen37
  • Patients trust the staff48
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done77
  • Meets NHS clinical targets29
  • Children vaccinated on time9

What patients say

109 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

62%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

75%

say their experience is good

about the England average (77%)

+2

change since last year

2025: 73% · 2026: 75%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone56%
Had their call answered straight away3%
Gave up or got no answer5%
Knew what would happen next straight away77%

The appointment

Were seen the same day9%
Waited more than a week64%
Were seen face to face72%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)61%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 62% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 45%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 40%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 86%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 39% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 36% 42% 40%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 84% 84% 83%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 76% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 75% 57% 59%
Waiting time was about right 57% 69% 45%
Remote appointment 28% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 86% 87% 90%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 86%
Considered mental wellbeing 70% 75% 79%
Had all the information needed 93% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 97%
Involved in decisions 92% 92% 95%
Needs were met 92% 90% 95%
Overall
Overall experience good 75% 77% 73%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 90% 79% 59%
Supported by local services 62% 70% 56%
Discussed managing condition 44% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 44% 46% 55%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 109 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 7:30pm
Wednesday8am to 7:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 10 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Surgery, 205 Westbury Avenue, Wood Green, London, N22 6RX
Phone
020 8888 3021
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Haringey - North East PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85031 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Cycle parking
  • Disabled car parking
  • Enhanced lighting
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Tactile flooring: ridged or raised surface, to warn of hazards
  • Tube station nearby
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 December 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?Outstanding

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

12,547registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
83.2years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension12.7%15.2%
Diabetes7.1%7.9%
Asthma3.2%6.6%
COPD1.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease1.8%3.0%
Depression6.2%14.3%
Obesity13.3%13.9%
Smoking23.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4959%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target57%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check86%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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High Road Surgery (Stuart Crescent Health Centre) is 0.7 miles away, scores 53 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Westbury Medical Centre taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Westbury Medical Centre was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8888 3021.

How do patients rate Westbury Medical Centre?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 75% of patients at Westbury Medical Centre said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 62% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 41 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Westbury Medical Centre?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Westbury Medical Centre as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 December 2016).

What are the opening times of Westbury Medical Centre?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 7:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 7:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 10 April 2026. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Westbury Medical Centre?

Call 020 8888 3021. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Surgery, 205 Westbury Avenue, Wood Green, London, N22 6RX.

How many patients are registered at Westbury Medical Centre?

Around 12,547 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Haringey - North East 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.