GP surgery in Hatfield
Wrafton House Surgery
9-11 Wellfield Road, Hatfield, AL10 0BS
Scores 34 out of 100, below average for a GP surgery in England. 78% of patients say their experience is good and 40% 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.
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 22
- Easy to get through on the phone14
- Easy to contact online7
- Good experience of getting in touch35
- Did not wait too long for the appointment39
Quality of care 55
- Patients rate the surgery as good46
- Patients got what they needed84
- Doctors and nurses listen60
- Patients trust the staff80
- Inspection rating (Good)50
- Health checks and screening done39
- Meets NHS clinical targets4
- Children vaccinated on time13
What patients say
91 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.
40%
find the phone easy
well below the England average (57%)
78%
say their experience is good
about the England average (77%)
+4
change since last year
2025: 74% · 2026: 78%
Getting in touch
The appointment
All survey questions, compared with England
| What patients said | This surgery | England | Last year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getting in touch | |||
| Easy to get through by phone | 40% | 57% | 47% |
| Easy to contact via website | 33% | 58% | 30% |
| Easy to contact via NHS App | 43% | 54% | 53% |
| Reception staff helpful | 82% | 85% | 79% |
| Seeing the same person | |||
| Has a preferred clinician | 24% | 31% | 21% |
| Sees preferred clinician | 43% | 42% | 53% |
| What happened when they got in touch | |||
| Knew what would happen next | 89% | 84% | 78% |
| Next steps within 2 days | 89% | 93% | 92% |
| Good experience of contacting | 70% | 73% | 67% |
| The appointment | |||
| Offered a choice of time or day | 55% | 57% | 61% |
| Waiting time was about right | 68% | 69% | 70% |
| Remote appointment | 15% | 26% | 20% |
| The doctor or nurse | |||
| Good at listening | 90% | 87% | 87% |
| Treated with care and concern | 89% | 86% | 88% |
| Considered mental wellbeing | 74% | 75% | 74% |
| Had all the information needed | 95% | 92% | 93% |
| Confidence and trust | 97% | 93% | 95% |
| Involved in decisions | 92% | 92% | 91% |
| Needs were met | 96% | 90% | 92% |
| Overall | |||
| Overall experience good | 78% | 77% | 74% |
| Living with a long-term condition | |||
| Confident managing conditions | 83% | 79% | 83% |
| Supported by local services | 80% | 70% | 67% |
| Discussed managing condition | 51% | 43% | 50% |
| Agreed a care plan | 45% | 46% | 31% |
Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 91 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.
What patients tell us
From people who use this surgery. Official data cannot tell you these things.
Tell us about this surgery
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1 of 10Last time you needed a routine appointment, how long did you wait?
2 of 10When you last phoned, how long did it take to get through?
3 of 10How did you book your last appointment?
4 of 10Can you usually see the same GP?
5 of 10Was your last appointment on time?
6 of 10Are the reception staff helpful?
7 of 10Did the doctor or nurse listen to you?
8 of 10How easy is it to get a repeat prescription?
9 of 10Is parking easy?
10 of 10Would you recommend this surgery?
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Opening times and contact
| Monday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Friday | 8:30am to 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Confirmed by the surgery on 16 May 2014. Bank holidays may differ.
- Address
- 9-11 Wellfield Road, Hatfield, AL10 0BS
- Phone
- 01707 265454
- Website
- wraftonhousesurgery.co.uk
- Online
- Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
- Works with
- Hatfield PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
- NHS code
- E82002 · NHS profile
Branch surgery
Run by this practice from another building. Patients register with the practice, not the branch.
- Hatfield Rise Surgery
- 4 Summit Road, Hatfield, AL10 8FN · 01707 263608
Access and facilities
- Braille translation service
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Induction loop
- Signing service
- Step-free access
- Text relay
- Wheelchair access
- Baby changing facility
- Baby changing facility
- Car parking
- Disabled parking
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Inspection rating
By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator
Good
overall, from the inspection published 13 April 2016
This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.
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
Common health conditions
| Condition | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 13.1% | 15.2% |
| Diabetes | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Asthma | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| COPD | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| Depression | 12.6% | 14.3% |
| Obesity | 18.8% | 13.9% |
| Smoking | 16.5% | 13.5% |
Health checks done
| Check | Here | England |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical screening, women 25-49 | 65% | 67% |
| Cervical screening, women 50-64 | 75% | 75% |
| Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80) | 61% | 68% |
| Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+) | 83% | 87% |
| Diabetes: blood pressure on target | 69% | 75% |
| Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target | 57% | 57% |
| Diabetes: annual foot check | 89% | 78% |
| Asthma: annual review | 64% | 66% |
Other surgeries nearby
| Surgery | Distance | Score | Easy by phone | Rated good | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrafton House Surgerythis surgery | – | 34 | 40% | 78% | Yes |
| Lister House SurgeryHatfield, AL10 0NL | 0.1 mile | 9 | 50% | 61% | Yes |
| Burvill House SurgeryHatfield, AL10 8HP | 0.3 miles | 41 | 54% | 78% | Yes |
| Spring House HealthWelwyn Garden City, AL7 4HL | 1.9 miles | 9 | 46% | 61% | Yes |
| The Garden City PracticeWelwyn Garden City, AL8 6EH | 2.3 miles | 35 | 45% | 75% | Yes |
| Peartree Lane SurgeryWelwyn Garden City, AL7 3UJ | 2.5 miles | 9 | 39% | 61% | Yes |
| Hall Grove Group PracticeWelwyn Garden City, AL7 4PL | 2.5 miles | 54 | 40% | 82% | Yes |
| Potterells Medical CentreHatfield, AL9 7SN | 2.8 miles | 55 | 62% | 75% | Yes |
| Verulam Medical GroupSt. Albans, AL2 1ES | 4.3 miles | 81 | 84% | 88% | Yes |
| Summerfield Health CentreSt. Albans, AL2 1PU | 4.3 miles | 27 | 63% | 72% | Yes |
Hall Grove Group Practice is 2.5 miles away, scores 54 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.
Common questions
Is Wrafton House Surgery taking on new patients?
Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Wrafton House Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01707 265454.
How do patients rate Wrafton House Surgery?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 78% of patients at Wrafton House Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 40% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 34 out of 100, grade D, which puts it in the second-worst 20% of GP surgeries in England.
What is the inspection rating for Wrafton House Surgery?
The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Wrafton House Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 13 April 2016).
What are the opening times of Wrafton House Surgery?
Reception is open Monday 8:30am to 6pm, Tuesday 8:30am to 6pm, Wednesday 8:30am to 6pm, Thursday 8:30am to 6pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 16 May 2014. Bank holidays may differ.
How do I contact Wrafton House Surgery?
Call 01707 265454 or visit its website, wraftonhousesurgery.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is 9-11 Wellfield Road, Hatfield, AL10 0BS.
Does Wrafton House Surgery have a branch surgery?
Yes. Wrafton House Surgery also runs Hatfield Rise Surgery (4 Summit Road, Hatfield, AL10 8FN). Patients register with the practice and can usually be seen at either site.
How many patients are registered at Wrafton House Surgery?
Around 10,752 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Hatfield PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Central East 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.