The Sloane Hospital, Beckenham: Address, Treatments, Costs & Reviews
Formerly BMI The Sloane, now part of Circle Health Group — this is the private hospital serving Beckenham, Bromley and the Kent border. Here’s everything you actually need: the address and how to get there, what it treats, how it’s rated, what treatment costs, and which insurers recognise it.
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The Essentials
Address: 125 Albemarle Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5HS
Reception: 0208 466 4000 · Physiotherapy: 020 8466 4090
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 8am–9:30pm · Sat 8am–3pm
Parking: ~20 free spaces on site, plus free road parking outside
Nearest stations: Shortlands, Beckenham Junction, Bromley South
Ratings: CQC Good · Google 4.8 from 1,000+ reviews
Owner: Circle Health Group (formerly BMI Healthcare)
BR3 5HS
Albemarle Road, Beckenham — free parking on site.
4.8 / CQC Good
Over 1,000 Google reviews; CQC rated Good.
Orthopaedic Strength
Hip, knee, shoulder, hand, foot & ankle.
On-Site Imaging
MRI, ultrasound, mammography & X-ray.
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Is The Sloane Hospital Still BMI?
ℹ Same hospital, different owner
Plenty of people still search for “BMI The Sloane Hospital” — understandably, since that was its name for years. Circle Health Group acquired BMI Healthcare in 2020 and retired the BMI brand, so it’s now simply The Sloane Hospital, part of Circle Health Group — the UK’s largest independent private healthcare provider.
What didn’t change: the location (125 Albemarle Road), the phone number, the facilities and much of the consultant team. If you were treated there under BMI, or you’ve been given a referral mentioning BMI The Sloane, it’s the same place. Our guide to what happened to BMI Healthcare covers the wider transition.
Treatments & Specialties
The Sloane covers a broad range of planned surgery, diagnostics and outpatient care, with orthopaedics a clear strength:
- Orthopaedics — hip and knee replacement, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, spinal (including prolapsed disc). See our cost guides for hip replacement and knee replacement.
- General surgery — including hernia repair and gallbladder removal.
- Gynaecology — fibroids, ovarian cysts, endometriosis and menopause care; the hospital runs regular patient events on these.
- Ophthalmology — including cataract surgery.
- Endoscopy — gastroscopy and colonoscopy, with JAG accreditation (see below).
- Pain management, physiotherapy and general medical admissions.
- Diagnostics — MRI, ultrasound, digital mammography and X-ray on site.
Facilities & Accreditations
The hospital has 32 day-case rooms, mostly single with en-suite, across two wards (Langley and Cator), with electrically operated beds and Freeview TV. A Resident Medical Officer is on duty 24 hours a day. Visiting is 8am–9:30pm daily, and visitors can dine with patients in their rooms.
Two accreditations worth knowing about, because they’re independently assessed rather than marketing claims:
- JAG accreditation for gastrointestinal endoscopy — awarded for a high-quality endoscopy service, and a genuine quality signal if you’re booking a colonoscopy or gastroscopy.
- Theatres accredited by the Association for Perioperative Practice.
Circle notes that if care needs change after surgery, patients may be transferred to an NHS hospital or another Circle site — standard for private hospitals without full intensive care, and worth understanding before complex surgery. See do private hospitals offer emergency care?
Ratings & Patient Reviews
- CQC: Rated Good — the Care Quality Commission’s independent assessment.
- Google: 4.8 from over 1,000 reviews — a strong score on a large sample.
- Circle’s 2025 patient survey (1,216 questionnaires): 97.8% rated their overall experience good or very good; 97.7% would recommend their consultant; 96.9% rated nursing care very good or excellent.
A note on reading these: the Google rating and CQC assessment are independent, while the satisfaction survey is the hospital’s own — still useful, but not the same weight. For genuinely neutral comparison data on volumes and outcomes, PHIN (the Private Healthcare Information Network) publishes standardised information on every UK private hospital, and it’s worth a look before major surgery.
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Costs & Paying for Treatment
Circle publishes fixed-price packages for self-pay patients, bundling the initial consultation, procedure and aftercare into a single figure — much easier to compare and budget than itemised fees. Indicative costs in line with the wider market:
| Treatment | Typical UK private cost |
|---|---|
| Specialist consultation | £200–£250 |
| Cataract surgery (per eye) | £2,500–£4,000 |
| Knee replacement | £12,000–£16,000 |
| Hip replacement | £11,000–£17,000 |
| Gastroscopy / endoscopy | £1,200–£3,200 |
Always get a written quote for your specific treatment confirming what’s included. Circle offers payment plans through Chrysalis Finance to spread the cost — see our guides to 0% healthcare finance, self-paying and deposits and upfront fees.
Insurance & NHS Patients
As a Circle hospital, The Sloane is recognised by the major insurers — Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA. The check that matters is whether it’s on your plan’s list and tier — narrower lists exclude some hospitals, so confirm before booking and get pre-authorisation. You’ll normally need a GP referral for a claim.
The Sloane also treats NHS patients through Choose and Book for several specialties — adult hip, knee, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow, hand and wrist, prolapsed disc, pain management, general surgery and ophthalmology. Ask your GP if you’d like to be referred there on the NHS.
Getting There & Parking
By car: from the M25, approach via junction 3 (A20 towards central London, then A222 to Beckenham/Bromley) or junction 4 (A21 to Bromley). From Bromley, follow the A222 Beckenham Lane past Shortlands station, up the hill, right into Downs Bridge Road, then right into Albemarle Road — the hospital is a short way along on the left. Parking is free, with around 20 spaces in the grounds plus free road parking outside.
By train: nearest stations are Shortlands, Beckenham Junction and Bromley South, with taxis available.
By bus: routes 227 (Crystal Palace–Bromley), 726 (Dartford–Heathrow) and 358 (Orpington–Crystal Palace) stop at Shortlands station. Routes 54, 61 and 351 stop at Beckenham Junction or Bromley South with a short taxi ride after.
Other private hospitals nearby
If The Sloane isn’t right for you, alternatives in the area include The Blackheath Hospital (its nearest Circle sibling), plus the wider options in south London, Dartford and across Kent. For central London specialists, see London’s private hospitals and the full private hospitals hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Sloane Hospital and what is the postcode?
The Sloane Hospital is at 125 Albemarle Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5HS — in the Bromley borough of south-east London. Reception is on 0208 466 4000. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 9:30pm and Saturday 8am to 3pm. There are around 20 parking spaces in the hospital grounds, free of charge, with free road parking outside as well. The nearest stations are Shortlands, Beckenham Junction and Bromley South.
Is The Sloane Hospital still BMI?
No — it’s the same hospital under a new owner. It was BMI The Sloane Hospital until Circle Health Group acquired BMI Healthcare in 2020, and the BMI brand was retired. It’s now simply The Sloane Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, the UK’s largest independent private healthcare provider. The location, phone number and much of the consultant team stayed the same, so if you were treated there under BMI you’re in the right place.
What treatments does The Sloane Hospital offer?
It covers a broad range of planned surgery and diagnostics. Orthopaedics is a particular strength — hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, foot and ankle — alongside general surgery, gynaecology, ophthalmology, pain management, physiotherapy and endoscopy. The hospital holds JAG accreditation for its gastrointestinal endoscopy service and its theatres are accredited by the Association for Perioperative Practice. Imaging on site includes MRI, ultrasound, digital mammography and X-ray.
How is The Sloane Hospital rated?
It’s rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, and holds a Google rating of about 4.8 from over 1,000 reviews — unusually strong for a private hospital. Circle’s own patient satisfaction data for 2025, based on more than 1,200 questionnaires, reported that 97.8% of patients rated their overall experience good or very good, 97.7% would recommend their consultant, and 96.9% rated nursing care very good or excellent. You can also check independent data on the PHIN website.
What does treatment cost at The Sloane Hospital?
Circle publishes fixed-price packages for self-pay patients, which typically bundle the initial consultation, the procedure and aftercare into one price — much easier to budget than itemised fees. As a guide, expect around £200–£250 for a private consultation, £2,500–£4,000 for cataract surgery per eye, and £11,000–£17,000 for a hip replacement, though you should always get a written quote for your specific treatment. Flexible payment plans are available through Chrysalis Finance if you want to spread the cost.
Does The Sloane Hospital accept health insurance?
Yes — as a Circle Health Group hospital it’s recognised by the major UK insurers including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA. The important check is whether it appears on your specific policy’s hospital list and tier, since narrower lists exclude some hospitals. Confirm with your insurer before booking, get pre-authorisation, and remember you’ll usually need a GP referral for the claim. The hospital also treats NHS patients through Choose and Book for several specialties.
Can I self-refer to The Sloane Hospital?
For self-pay treatment you can usually contact the hospital directly to book a consultation, though a GP referral letter is still helpful clinical background and some specialties prefer one. If you’re claiming on insurance, a GP referral is almost always required. Circle also offers private GP appointments, which can provide a referral quickly if getting an NHS GP appointment is the bottleneck.
ℹ Important Disclaimer
Going Private UK is an independent publisher with no affiliation to The Sloane Hospital or Circle Health Group. Details including address, opening hours, contact numbers, treatments, accreditations and ratings were verified at the time of writing but change — always confirm directly with the hospital before travelling or booking, and obtain a written quote for any treatment. Prices shown are indicative UK private market ranges, not the hospital’s own published prices.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. For urgent or severe symptoms contact your GP, NHS 111, or in an emergency 999 — private hospitals do not provide emergency care. We may earn commission from FCA-regulated insurance partners if you request a quote through links on this page, at no cost to you; this does not influence our editorial guidance.
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