GP practices in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk council area: access and ratings
There are 17 GP practices in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk council area, with 156,516 registered patients between them (September 2026). 159,060 people living in King's Lynn and West Norfolk were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk have 1,937 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 17 practices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 67% at Heacham Group Practice to 94% at St Johns Surgery, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 6 are above England and 2 below by more than the survey's margin of error. St Johns Surgery has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (95%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Surgery | 6,721 | 6,984 | 94% | 95% | Good | 1,969 |
| St James Medical Practice | 18,207 | 18,340 | 92% | 88% | Good | 2,343 |
| St Clement's Surgery | 7,548 | 7,813 | 90% | 81% | Good | 3,348 |
| Feltwell Surgery | 4,869 | 5,581 | 89% | 71% | Good | 2,616 |
| Great Massingham Surgery | 5,037 | 6,425 | 88% | 85% | Good | 1,389 |
| Howdale Group Practice | 7,746 | 7,936 | 85% | 66% | Good | 3,450 |
| The Burnhams Surgery | 3,286 | 3,952 | 83% | 89% | Good | 1,425 |
| Boughton Surgery | 3,136 | 3,577 | 79% | 79% | Good | 1,516 |
| Bridge Street Surgery | 8,323 | 8,312 | 78% | 40% | Good | 1,759 |
| Grimston Medical Centre | 5,297 | 5,326 | 77% | 68% | Good | 2,350 |
| Gayton Road Health and Surgical Centre | 29,595 | 29,646 | 76% | 55% | Good | 2,064 |
| The Woottons Surgery | 5,661 | 5,611 | 75% | 50% | – | – |
| Southgates and The Woottons Surgeries | 16,621 | 16,689 | 75% | 30% | Good | 1,332 |
| The Hollies Surgery | 5,043 | 5,147 | 71% | 57% | Good | 3,138 |
| Upwell Health Centre | 8,070 | 10,932 | 70% | 65% | Good | 2,310 |
| Watlington Medical Centre | 6,698 | 6,679 | 69% | 57% | Good | 1,651 |
| Heacham Group Practice | 7,559 | 7,566 | 67% | 49% | Requires improvement | 1,329 |
There are 1,937 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, fewer than England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 638 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 75% of them face to face. 43% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
27% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 0.8% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | King's Lynn and West Norfolk | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,937 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 638 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 75% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 43% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 27% | 25% | 19% |
94% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most King's Lynn and West Norfolk residents are North Brink Practice (2,087), Trinity Surgery (1,549) and Clarkson Surgery (1,299).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of King's Lynn and West Norfolk registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| North Brink Practice | 2,087 | Wisbech |
| Trinity Surgery | 1,549 | Wisbech |
| Clarkson Surgery | 1,299 | Wisbech |
| St George's Medical Centre | 777 | Ely |
| Manor Farm Medical Centre | 766 | Swaffham |
| Lakenheath Surgery | 670 | Brandon |
| Plowright Medical Centre | 612 | Swaffham |
| Campingland Surgery | 501 | Swaffham |
| Fakenham Medical Practice | 375 | Fakenham |
| Suttons Medical Group | 247 | Spalding |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is stroke and tia (2.9% against 1.9%), and the furthest below is serious mental illness (0.8% against 1.0%).
| Condition register | Age group | King's Lynn and West Norfolk (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 19.7% | 15.2% | 31,013 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.3% | 14.3% | 17,219 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.2% | 7.9% | 13,392 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 8.1% | 6.6% | 12,159 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.9% | 4.6% | 7,627 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.8% | 3.8% | 7,566 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.2% | 3.0% | 6,610 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5,299 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4,610 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.7% | 1.9% | 4,228 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1,898 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.1% | 1.2% | 792 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1,404 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,570 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,093 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,319 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,119 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 966 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 913 |
- 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)
- Ipswich (2,452 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 King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
17 practices are located in the King's Lynn and West Norfolk council area, with 156,516 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are King's Lynn and West Norfolk residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 159,060 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is North Brink Practice (2,087).
How many patients are there per GP in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
1,937 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
43% of appointments at practices in King's Lynn and West Norfolk took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.