GP practices in the Norwich council area: access and ratings
There are 15 GP practices in the Norwich council area, with 176,955 registered patients between them (September 2026). 157,603 people living in Norwich were registered with a GP in July 2026, 91% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in Norwich have 2,088 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 15 practices in Norwich with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 69% at Trinity and Bowthorpe Medical Practice to 93% at Magdalen Medical Practice, with a median of 78% (England: 77%). 5 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. UEA Medical Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (91%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalen Medical Practice | 9,273 | 14,478 | 93% | 80% | Good | 1,538 |
| Mile End Road Surgery | 16,531 | 17,581 | 87% | 72% | Good | 1,794 |
| West Pottergate Medical Practice | 5,771 | 5,856 | 87% | 88% | Good | 2,386 |
| St Stephen's Gate Medical Practice | 18,037 | 19,418 | 86% | 75% | Good | 2,345 |
| The Lakenham Surgery | 7,844 | 8,584 | 86% | 70% | Good | 2,047 |
| Lawson Road Surgery | 4,548 | 8,797 | 84% | 72% | Good | 1,747 |
| UEA Medical Centre | 17,603 | 18,412 | 84% | 91% | Good | 2,784 |
| Woodcock Road Surgery | 7,156 | 8,250 | 78% | 71% | Good | 2,380 |
| Norwich Practices Health Centre | 9,739 | 10,974 | 78% | 69% | – | 1,610 |
| Wensum Valley Medical Practice West Earlham Health Centre | 12,564 | 12,981 | 77% | 68% | Requires improvement | 1,907 |
| Prospect Medical Practice | 6,297 | 6,748 | 73% | 53% | Good | 1,548 |
| Lionwood Medical Practice | 9,009 | 15,316 | 72% | 39% | Good | 3,047 |
| Oak Street Medical Practice | 5,782 | 6,422 | 72% | 47% | Good | 1,916 |
| Thorpewood Medical Group | 3,014 | 12,436 | 72% | 39% | Requires improvement | 2,897 |
| Trinity and Bowthorpe Medical Practice | 10,385 | 10,702 | 69% | 52% | Good | 2,205 |
There are 2,088 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in Norwich, close to England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 546 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 72% of them face to face. 39% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
16% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.5% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Norwich | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,088 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 546 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 72% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 39% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 4% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 16% | 25% | 19% |
91% of Norwich's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most Norwich residents are Taverham Surgery (4,801), Beechcroft Surgery (2,515) and Old Catton Medical Practice (1,717).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of Norwich registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Taverham Surgery | 4,801 | Norwich |
| Beechcroft Surgery | 2,515 | Norwich |
| Old Catton Medical Practice | 1,717 | Norwich |
| East Norwich Medical Partnership | 1,663 | Norwich |
| The Humbleyard Practice | 1,603 | Norwich |
| Dr I P Tolley and Partners | 645 | Norwich |
| Roundwell Medical Centre | 536 | Norwich |
| Hazeldene Medical Centre | 39 | Wembley |
| Drayton Medical Practice | 25 | Norwich |
| St. Helen's Street | 23 | Ipswich |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Norwich is serious mental illness (1.3% against 1.0%), and the furthest below is palliative care (0.3% against 0.6%).
| Condition register | Age group | Norwich (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.4% | 14.3% | 21,701 |
| High blood pressure | All ages | 12.5% | 15.2% | 22,521 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.4% | 6.6% | 12,796 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 6.5% | 7.9% | 9,884 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5,082 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.1% | 3.8% | 5,548 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 2.4% | 3.0% | 4,368 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3,292 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.8% | 1.9% | 3,208 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.7% | 1.9% | 3,098 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2,404 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.2% | 1.2% | 693 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,276 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1,441 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,148 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,294 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,292 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 819 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.3% | 0.6% | 603 |
- 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)
- North Norfolk (1,603 patients per GP)
- South Norfolk (2,132 patients per GP)
- West Suffolk (1,989 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in Norwich?
15 practices are located in the Norwich council area, with 176,955 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are Norwich residents registered with a GP?
91% of the 157,603 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Taverham Surgery (4,801).
How many patients are there per GP in Norwich?
2,088 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in Norwich, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in Norwich?
39% of appointments at practices in Norwich took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.