GP practices in the Ipswich council area: access and ratings
There are 12 GP practices in the Ipswich council area, with 183,021 registered patients between them (September 2026). 152,957 people living in Ipswich were registered with a GP in July 2026, 99% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Ipswich have 2,452 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 12 practices in Ipswich with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 41% at St. Helen's Street to 89% at Orchard Street Medical Practice - White, with a median of 80% (England: 77%). 2 are above England and 3 below by more than the survey's margin of error. The Derby Road Practice has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (74%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Street Medical Practice - White | 13,123 | 14,009 | 89% | 73% | Good | 1,796 |
| Ivry Street Medical Practice | 11,754 | 13,680 | 86% | 63% | Good | 2,067 |
| Barrack Lane Medical Centre | 19,514 | 21,499 | 82% | 62% | Good | 4,423 |
| The Derby Road Practice | 13,907 | 19,431 | 82% | 74% | Good | 3,429 |
| Two Rivers Medical Centre | 21,448 | 29,270 | 82% | 44% | Good | 2,659 |
| Dr Solway & Dr Roy Practice | 5,071 | 5,259 | 81% | 73% | Good | 1,715 |
| Felixstowe Road Medical Practice | 7,839 | 9,853 | 80% | 71% | Good | 1,421 |
| Hawthorn Drive Surgery | 9,145 | 11,039 | 76% | 60% | Good | 2,637 |
| Ravenswood Medical Practice | 11,975 | 14,657 | 74% | 35% | Good | 1,949 |
| Burlington Road Surgery | 14,620 | 15,791 | 68% | 45% | Good | 3,019 |
| Cardinal Medical Practice | 23,603 | 28,233 | 66% | 25% | Requires improvement | 2,429 |
| St. Helen's Street | 25 | 300 | 41% | 33% | – | – |
There are 2,452 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Ipswich, more than England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 451 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 65% of them face to face. 50% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
18% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.9% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Ipswich | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,452 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 451 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 65% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 50% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 18% | 25% | 19% |
99% of Ipswich's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Ipswich residents are Embrace Medical Centre (135), Constable Country Rural Medical Practice (130) and Martlesham Heath Surgery (94).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Ipswich registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Embrace Medical Centre | 135 | Ipswich |
| Constable Country Rural Medical Practice | 130 | Colchester |
| Martlesham Heath Surgery | 94 | Ipswich |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 25 | Wembley |
| Howard House Surgery | 15 | Felixstowe |
| Needham Market Country Practice | 14 | Ipswich |
| Little St John Street Surgery | 14 | Woodbridge |
| Haven Health Medical Centre | 13 | Felixstowe |
| Grove Medical Centre | 12 | Felixstowe |
| Framfield House Surgery | 10 | Woodbridge |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Ipswich is chronic kidney disease (5.8% against 4.6%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.4% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Ipswich (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 15.1% | 15.2% | 28,108 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 15.1% | 14.3% | 22,246 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.8% | 7.9% | 11,686 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.7% | 6.6% | 11,795 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.8% | 4.6% | 8,480 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.4% | 3.8% | 6,250 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.9% | 3.0% | 5,454 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.1% | 2.2% | 3,966 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3,386 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3,000 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2,183 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1,905 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.0% | 1.2% | 671 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,365 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,371 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,303 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,041 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,004 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 653 |
- Babergh (2,650 patients per GP)
- Breckland (2,258 patients per GP)
- Broadland (2,324 patients per GP)
- East Suffolk (2,284 patients per GP)
- Great Yarmouth (2,037 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 Ipswich?
12 practices are located in the Ipswich council area, with 183,021 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Ipswich residents registered with a GP?
99% of the 152,957 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Embrace Medical Centre (135).
How many patients are there per GP in Ipswich?
2,452 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Ipswich, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Ipswich?
50% of appointments at practices in Ipswich took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.