GP practices in the North Norfolk council area: access and ratings
There are 11 GP practices in the North Norfolk council area, with 94,868 registered patients between them (September 2026). 93,040 people living in North Norfolk were registered with a GP in July 2026, 94% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in North Norfolk have 1,603 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 North Norfolk with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 69% at Stalham Staithe Surgery to 95% at Aldborough Surgery, with a median of 86% (England: 77%). 8 are above England and 0 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Mundesley Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (92%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldborough Surgery | 3,853 | 4,136 | 95% | 90% | Good | 2,298 |
| Wells Health Centre | 3,188 | 3,298 | 90% | 85% | Outstanding | 1,903 |
| Holt Medical Practice | 14,220 | 14,340 | 89% | 73% | Good | 1,561 |
| Birchwood Surgery | 11,856 | 11,828 | 88% | 70% | Good | 2,420 |
| Hoveton and Wroxham Medical Centre | 5,411 | 10,691 | 87% | 79% | Good | 1,806 |
| Mundesley Medical Centre | 5,711 | 5,763 | 86% | 92% | Good | 1,529 |
| Sheringham Medical Practice | 9,342 | 9,313 | 85% | 63% | Good | 1,030 |
| Paston Surgery | 6,618 | 6,682 | 85% | 64% | Good | 1,420 |
| Fakenham Medical Practice | 14,313 | 15,923 | 79% | 54% | Good | 1,432 |
| Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries | 5,810 | 5,912 | 75% | 63% | Outstanding | 1,692 |
| Stalham Staithe Surgery | 6,908 | 6,982 | 69% | 61% | Good | 1,981 |
There are 1,603 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in North Norfolk, fewer than England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 652 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 76% of them face to face. 38% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
35% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | North Norfolk | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 1,603 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 652 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 76% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 38% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 35% | 25% | 19% |
94% of North Norfolk's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most North Norfolk residents are Coltishall Medical Practice (1,323), The Market Surgery (1,146) and Great Massingham Surgery (977).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of North Norfolk registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Coltishall Medical Practice | 1,323 | Norwich |
| The Market Surgery | 1,146 | Norwich |
| Great Massingham Surgery | 977 | Kings Lynn |
| The Burnhams Surgery | 638 | King's Lynn |
| Reepham & Aylsham Medical Practice | 533 | Norwich |
| Attleborough Surgeries | 364 | Attleborough |
| Elmham Surgery | 257 | Dereham |
| Ormesby Village Surgery | 77 | Great Yarmouth |
| Litcham Health Centre | 39 | Kings Lynn |
| Fleggburgh Surgery | 18 | Great Yarmouth |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in North Norfolk is atrial fibrillation (4.3% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | North Norfolk (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 22.2% | 15.2% | 20,903 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 13.2% | 14.3% | 10,613 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 10.2% | 7.9% | 8,288 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 9.1% | 6.6% | 8,261 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 7.1% | 4.6% | 5,729 |
| Cancer | All ages | 6.1% | 3.8% | 5,771 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 4.9% | 3.0% | 4,588 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 4.3% | 2.2% | 4,052 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3,084 |
| COPD | All ages | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2,498 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1,418 |
| Dementia | All ages | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1,400 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1,094 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 988 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 777 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.9% | 0.6% | 819 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 693 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 671 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 283 |
- 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)
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk (1,937 patients per GP)
- Mid Suffolk (2,130 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 North Norfolk?
11 practices are located in the North Norfolk council area, with 94,868 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are North Norfolk residents registered with a GP?
94% of the 93,040 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Coltishall Medical Practice (1,323).
How many patients are there per GP in North Norfolk?
1,603 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in North Norfolk, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in North Norfolk?
38% of appointments at practices in North Norfolk took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.