GP practices in the South Norfolk council area: access and ratings
There are 14 GP practices in the South Norfolk council area, with 147,734 registered patients between them (September 2026). 154,309 people living in South Norfolk were registered with a GP in July 2026, 88% of them at a practice inside the council area. Practices in South Norfolk have 2,132 patients per qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
Latest data: September 2026. Registered patients September 2026; GP Patient Survey 2026.
Across the 14 practices in South Norfolk with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 55% at The Humbleyard Practice to 99% at Dr Shaun Conway, with a median of 84% (England: 77%). 7 are above England and 1 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Dr Shaun Conway has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (99%, England 57%).
| Practice | Residents registered (July 2026) | Registered patients (September 2026) | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Shaun Conway | 3,609 | 8,136 | 99% | 99% | Good | 1,729 |
| Heathgate Medical Practice | 10,041 | 10,064 | 93% | 81% | Outstanding | 1,463 |
| Chet Valley Medical Practice | 8,857 | 8,838 | 90% | 66% | Requires improvement | 1,726 |
| Church Hill Surgery | 4,499 | 4,529 | 88% | 93% | Good | 2,201 |
| Windmill Surgery | 8,242 | 8,844 | 87% | 69% | Good | 2,517 |
| Beechcroft Surgery | 4,329 | 6,854 | 87% | 84% | Good | 4,631 |
| Lawns Medical Practice | 6,491 | 6,971 | 86% | 67% | Good | 3,268 |
| Parish Fields Practice | 7,578 | 8,128 | 82% | 62% | Good | 1,986 |
| Long Stratton Medical Partnership | 11,121 | 11,166 | 81% | 58% | Good | 1,745 |
| Wymondham Medical Partnership | 19,126 | 19,348 | 81% | 55% | Good | 2,121 |
| Old Mill Surgery | 9,003 | 9,055 | 80% | 72% | Good | 1,653 |
| Harleston Medical Practice | 7,413 | 8,133 | 78% | 64% | Outstanding | 2,593 |
| Roundwell Medical Centre | 14,293 | 14,989 | 70% | 36% | Good | 2,349 |
| The Humbleyard Practice | 21,019 | 22,679 | 55% | 25% | Requires improvement | 2,580 |
There are 2,132 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP in South Norfolk, close to England's 2,171 and Norfolk and Suffolk's 2,133. Practices recorded 588 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 66% of them face to face. 37% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
25% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists grew by 0.1% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | South Norfolk | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,132 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 588 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 66% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 37% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 25% | 25% | 19% |
88% of South Norfolk's registered residents are with a practice in the council area. The practices outside it with the most South Norfolk residents are Bungay Medical Practice (4,915), Beccles Medical Centre (2,836) and St Stephen's Gate Medical Practice (1,184).
| Practice outside the council area | Residents of South Norfolk registered | Town |
|---|---|---|
| Bungay Medical Practice | 4,915 | Bungay |
| Beccles Medical Centre | 2,836 | Beccles |
| St Stephen's Gate Medical Practice | 1,184 | Norwich |
| Mattishall & Lenwade Surgeries | 1,080 | Dereham |
| UEA Medical Centre | 1,033 | Norwich |
| Attleborough Surgeries | 1,023 | Attleborough |
| Botesdale Health Centre | 971 | Diss |
| Taverham Surgery | 875 | Norwich |
| Mile End Road Surgery | 776 | Norwich |
| The Lakenham Surgery | 593 | Norwich |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in South Norfolk is atrial fibrillation (2.8% against 2.2%), and the furthest below is osteoporosis (0.5% against 1.2%).
| Condition register | Age group | South Norfolk (2024/25) | England | Patients on register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure | All ages | 17.1% | 15.2% | 25,125 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 12.1% | 14.3% | 14,367 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9,658 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 7.7% | 6.6% | 10,673 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 5.4% | 4.6% | 6,356 |
| Cancer | All ages | 4.7% | 3.8% | 6,952 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.3% | 3.0% | 4,907 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.8% | 2.2% | 4,146 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3,251 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2,336 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1,185 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1,364 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,301 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1,196 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.8% | 0.8% | 927 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 991 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.6% | 0.6% | 949 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 707 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 0.5% | 1.2% | 312 |
- 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)
- Norwich (2,088 patients per GP)
- West Suffolk (1,989 patients per GP)
How many GP practices are there in South Norfolk?
14 practices are located in the South Norfolk council area, with 147,734 registered patients in September 2026.
Where are South Norfolk residents registered with a GP?
88% of the 154,309 registered residents are with a practice inside the council area; the practice outside it with the most is Bungay Medical Practice (4,915).
How many patients are there per GP in South Norfolk?
2,132 patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP at practices in South Norfolk, against 2,171 across England.
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in South Norfolk?
37% of appointments at practices in South Norfolk took place on the day they were booked, against 45% across England.