About this practice

Saffron Group Practice is an NHS GP surgery located at 509 Saffron Lane, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 6UL. The practice serves 17,276 registered patients.

The practice holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), meeting expected standards across all areas, based on its most recent inspection on 23 August 2019. CQC assessed the practice as Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led. In the 2025 GP Patient Survey, 62% of respondents described their overall experience as good — 13 percentage points below the national average, which is below the national average.

In December 2025, the practice delivered 9,144 appointments. 53% were face-to-face consultations, with 24% by telephone.

In terms of clinical outcomes, the practice has mixed results across key Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) indicators. Notable results include: COPD: review in the preceding 12 months (93%), Cervical screening: women aged 25–49 screened (91%), Cervical screening: women aged 50–64 screened (96%). Areas for monitoring include Diabetes: blood sugar well controlled (HbA1c ≤ 58 mmol/mol) at 59%.

Other GP practices nearby include Leicester City South Pcn Enhanced Access (0 miles), Saffron Health (0 miles), and Aylestone Health Centre (0.6 miles, CQC: Requires Improvement). Compare these practices side by side →