GP practices in the Broadland council area: access and ratings
There are 11 GP practices in the Broadland council area, with 120,976 registered patients between them (September 2026). 142,327 people living in Broadland were registered with a GP in July 2026, 75% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Broadland have 2,324 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 11 practices in Broadland with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 70% at Taverham Surgery to 90% at Brundall Medical Partnership, with a median of 85% (England: 77%). 7 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Coltishall Medical Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (88%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brundall Medical Partnership | 8,443 | 8,525 | 90% | 87% | Good | 2,076 |
| Blofield Surgery | 8,976 | 9,039 | 88% | 71% | Good | 1,891 |
| Drayton Medical Practice | 19,245 | 19,438 | 87% | 57% | Good | 2,307 |
| Reepham & Aylsham Medical Practice | 7,668 | 8,927 | 87% | 76% | Good | 2,790 |
| Coltishall Medical Practice | 7,522 | 8,832 | 86% | 88% | Good | 2,230 |
| Dr I P Tolley and Partners | 10,395 | 11,043 | 85% | 76% | Good | 1,317 |
| The Market Surgery | 8,845 | 9,965 | 85% | 54% | Good | 1,827 |
| Old Catton Medical Practice | 7,133 | 8,847 | 75% | 74% | Good | 2,885 |
| Acle Medical Partnership | 8,407 | 9,461 | 75% | 56% | Good | 1,977 |
| East Norwich Medical Partnership | 12,245 | 13,869 | 72% | 32% | Good | 9,631 |
| Taverham Surgery | 7,191 | 13,030 | 70% | 52% | Requires improvement | 2,932 |
There are 2,324 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Broadland, close to England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 663 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 75% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
26% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Broadland | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,324 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 663 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 75% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 26% | 25% | 19% |
75% of Broadland's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Broadland residents are Thorpewood Medical Group (9,308), Lionwood Medical Practice (6,095) and Magdalen Medical Practice (5,125).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Broadland registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Thorpewood Medical Group | 9,308 | Norwich |
| Lionwood Medical Practice | 6,095 | Norwich |
| Magdalen Medical Practice | 5,125 | Norwich |
| Hoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre | 5,022 | Norwich |
| Lawson Road Surgery | 4,182 | Norwich |
| Mattishall & Lenwade Surgeries | 1,209 | Dereham |
| Woodcock Road Surgery | 1,089 | Norwich |
| Norwich Practices Health Centre | 834 | Norwich |
| Elmham Surgery | 717 | Dereham |
| Oak Street Medical Practice | 584 | Norwich |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Broadland is dementia (1.2% against 0.8%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | Broadland (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.8% | 15.2% | 20,549 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.5% | 14.3% | 12,807 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.4% | 6.6% | 9,242 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.3% | 7.9% | 8,004 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.7% | 4.6% | 5,369 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5,856 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.5% | 3.0% | 4,038 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3,628 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2,754 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1,915 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.2% | 1.2% | 682 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1,421 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,103 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1,216 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 892 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 961 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 761 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 683 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 568 |
- Babergh (2,650 patients per GP)
- Breckland (2,258 patients per GP)
- East Suffolk (2,284 patients per GP)
- Great Yarmouth (2,037 patients per GP)
- Ipswich (2,452 patients per GP)
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk (1,937 patients per GP)
- Mid Suffolk (2,130 patients per GP)
- North Norfolk (1,603 patients per GP)
- Norwich (2,088 patients per GP)
- South Norfolk (2,132 patients per GP)
- West Suffolk (1,989 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Broadland?
11 practices are located in the Broadland council area, with 120,976 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Broadland residents registered with a GP?
75% of the 142,327 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Thorpewood Medical Group (9,308).
How many patients are there per GP in Broadland?
2,324 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Broadland, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Broadland?
38% of appointments at practices in Broadland took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.