GP surgery in Enfield

Winchmore Hill Practice

808 Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 2SA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good21,011 patients

Scores 59 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 61% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2022. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 59% of GP surgeries in England. 4th of 16 in Enfield Based on 123 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 51

  • Easy to get through on the phone49
  • Easy to contact online19
  • Good experience of getting in touch53
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment60

Quality of care 68

  • Patients rate the surgery as good77
  • Patients got what they needed54
  • Doctors and nurses listen47
  • Patients trust the staff64
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done84
  • Meets NHS clinical targets18
  • Children vaccinated on time37

What patients say

123 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

61%

find the phone easy

above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

-1

change since last year

2025: 88% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone72%
Had their call answered straight away5%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away73%

The appointment

Were seen the same day36%
Waited more than a week28%
Were seen face to face82%
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 61% 57% 71%
Easy to contact via website 43% 58% 58%
Easy to contact via NHS App 54% 54% 67%
Reception staff helpful 88% 85% 90%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 25% 31% 23%
Sees preferred clinician 38% 42% 44%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 86% 84% 92%
Next steps within 2 days 92% 93% 92%
Good experience of contacting 77% 73% 80%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 70% 57% 67%
Waiting time was about right 75% 69% 85%
Remote appointment 18% 26% 22%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 88% 87% 94%
Treated with care and concern 88% 86% 94%
Considered mental wellbeing 78% 75% 80%
Had all the information needed 92% 92% 95%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 90% 92% 92%
Needs were met 92% 90% 93%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 88%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 85% 79% 74%
Supported by local services 85% 70% 74%
Discussed managing condition 40% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 29% 46% 62%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 123 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 8pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 8pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 20 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
808 Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 2SA
Phone
020 8350 5000
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
West Enfield Collaborative PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
F85033 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

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

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 1 December 2022

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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

21,011registered patients
Better off than mosthow well off the local area is
86.3years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension16.1%15.2%
Diabetes7.3%7.9%
Asthma5.9%6.6%
COPD0.9%1.9%
Coronary heart disease2.9%3.0%
Depression12.1%14.3%
Obesity8.2%13.9%
Smoking11.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4974%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)74%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)85%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target78%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target61%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check68%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%

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The Woodberry Practice is 0.5 miles away, scores 76 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Winchmore Hill Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Winchmore Hill Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 020 8350 5000.

How do patients rate Winchmore Hill Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Winchmore Hill Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 61% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 59 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Winchmore Hill Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Winchmore Hill Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 1 December 2022).

What are the opening times of Winchmore Hill Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 8pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 20 May 2020. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Winchmore Hill Practice?

Call 020 8350 5000. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 808 Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 2SA.

How many patients are registered at Winchmore Hill Practice?

Around 21,011 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of West Enfield Collaborative 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.