GP practices in the East Suffolk council area: access and ratings
There are 24 GP practices in the East Suffolk council area, with 244,374 registered patients between them (September 2026). 257,331 people living in East Suffolk were registered with a GP in July 2026, 91% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in East Suffolk have 2,284 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 24 practices in East Suffolk with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 67% at Dr Bouch and Partners to 97% at Little St John Street Surgery, with a median of 83% (England: 77%). 10 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Castle & Partners, Sole Bay Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (96%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little St John Street Surgery | 6,830 | 6,868 | 97% | 87% | Outstanding | 1,966 |
| Dr Castle & Partners, Sole Bay Health Centre | 5,324 | 5,337 | 96% | 96% | Outstanding | 1,525 |
| Haven Health Medical Centre | 8,182 | 8,184 | 95% | 75% | Good | 2,777 |
| Framfield House Surgery | 14,592 | 14,673 | 93% | 72% | Good | 1,843 |
| Grove Medical Centre | 17,830 | 18,009 | 93% | 80% | Good | 5,215 |
| Wickham Market Medical Centre | 9,939 | 9,898 | 91% | 89% | Good | 2,542 |
| Martlesham Heath Surgery | 5,887 | 5,992 | 89% | 78% | – | 2,899 |
| The Peninsula Practice | 6,880 | 6,911 | 89% | 78% | Outstanding | 1,557 |
| Andaman Surgery | 6,617 | 6,617 | 88% | 82% | Good | 1,921 |
| Cutlers Hill Surgery | 10,572 | 10,694 | 85% | 87% | Good | 6,076 |
| The Leiston Surgery | 9,141 | 9,173 | 84% | 57% | Good | 2,286 |
| Bungay Medical Practice | 6,746 | 11,592 | 83% | 82% | Good | 1,580 |
| Rosedale Surgery | 15,709 | 15,883 | 83% | 44% | Good | 1,851 |
| Kirkley Mill Surgery | 7,483 | 7,472 | 82% | 58% | Good | 2,385 |
| Dr Morrison & Partners | 10,466 | 10,389 | 81% | 80% | Good | 1,896 |
| Longshore Surgeries | 6,371 | 6,369 | 81% | 79% | Good | 1,896 |
| Saxmundham Health | 9,309 | 9,325 | 80% | 68% | Good | 1,490 |
| Howard House Surgery | 8,143 | 8,134 | 80% | 57% | Good | 1,784 |
| Alexandra Road Surgery | 15,287 | 15,246 | 74% | 67% | Requires improvement | 3,289 |
| Beccles Medical Centre | 16,242 | 19,141 | 73% | 43% | Good | 2,837 |
| Embrace Medical Centre | 6,358 | 6,502 | 70% | 45% | – | 3,965 |
| High Street Surgery | 11,316 | 11,323 | 70% | 57% | Requires improvement | 1,957 |
| Framlingham Surgery | 7,348 | 9,008 | 69% | 44% | Good | 2,538 |
| Dr Bouch and Partners | 11,723 | 11,634 | 67% | 27% | Good | 2,360 |
There are 2,284 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in East Suffolk, close to England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 619 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 69% of them face to face. 43% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
30% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | East Suffolk | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,284 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 619 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 69% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 30% | 25% | 19% |
91% of East Suffolk's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most East Suffolk residents are Two Rivers Medical Centre (7,726), Debenham Group Practice (3,466) and Ravenswood Medical Practice (2,710).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of East Suffolk registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers Medical Centre | 7,726 | Ipswich |
| Debenham Group Practice | 3,466 | Stowmarket |
| Ravenswood Medical Practice | 2,710 | Ipswich |
| Felixstowe Road Medical Practice | 2,080 | Ipswich |
| The Derby Road Practice | 1,147 | Ipswich |
| The Beaches Medical Centre | 1,101 | Great Yarmouth |
| Ivry Street Medical Practice | 1,085 | Ipswich |
| Orchard Street Medical Practice - White | 715 | Ipswich |
| Barrack Lane Medical Centre | 412 | Ipswich |
| Burlington Road Surgery | 335 | Ipswich |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in East Suffolk is chronic kidney disease (7.5% against 4.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | East Suffolk (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 20.0% | 15.2% | 49,216 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.8% | 14.3% | 32,259 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 9.2% | 7.9% | 19,000 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.1% | 6.6% | 18,963 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 7.5% | 4.6% | 15,395 |
| Cancer | All ages | 5.6% | 3.8% | 13,754 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.3% | 3.0% | 10,625 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.5% | 2.2% | 8,693 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 6,618 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.5% | 1.9% | 6,135 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.7% | 1.1% | 4,118 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1,796 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2,914 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2,830 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2,117 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,952 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,896 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1,860 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,836 |
- Babergh (2,650 patients per GP)
- Breckland (2,258 patients per GP)
- Broadland (2,324 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 East Suffolk?
24 practices are located in the East Suffolk council area, with 244,374 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are East Suffolk residents registered with a GP?
91% of the 257,331 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Two Rivers Medical Centre (7,726).
How many patients are there per GP in East Suffolk?
2,284 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in East Suffolk, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in East Suffolk?
43% of appointments at practices in East Suffolk took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.