GP surgeries in Ipswich: ratings and patient reviews
There are 17 GP practices in Ipswich, with 224,935 registered patients between them (September 2026). The highest share of patients rating their overall experience as good is at Bildeston Health Centre (95%, England 77%). Across the town there are 2,491 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 Ipswich with survey results, the share of patients describing their overall experience as good ranges from 41% at St. Helen's Street to 95% at Bildeston Health Centre, with a median of 81% (England: 77%). 4 are above England and 4 below by more than the survey's margin of error. Bildeston Health Centre has the highest share finding it easy to get through by phone (90%, England 57%).
| Practice | Registered patients | Overall experience good | Easy to contact by phone | CQC rating | Patients per GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bildeston Health Centre | 7,603 | 95% | 90% | Good | 3,354 |
| Martlesham Heath Surgery | 5,992 | 89% | 78% | – | 2,899 |
| Orchard Street Medical Practice - White | 14,009 | 89% | 73% | Good | 1,796 |
| Ivry Street Medical Practice | 13,680 | 86% | 63% | Good | 2,067 |
| Barrack Lane Medical Centre | 21,499 | 82% | 62% | Good | 4,423 |
| The Derby Road Practice | 19,431 | 82% | 74% | Good | 3,429 |
| Two Rivers Medical Centre | 29,270 | 82% | 44% | Good | 2,659 |
| Holbrook Surgery | 8,058 | 81% | 62% | Good | 2,747 |
| Dr Solway & Dr Roy Practice | 5,259 | 81% | 73% | Good | 1,715 |
| Felixstowe Road Medical Practice | 9,853 | 80% | 71% | Good | 1,421 |
| Hawthorn Drive Surgery | 11,039 | 76% | 60% | Good | 2,637 |
| Ravenswood Medical Practice | 14,657 | 74% | 35% | Good | 1,949 |
| Embrace Medical Centre | 6,502 | 70% | 45% | – | 3,965 |
| Burlington Road Surgery | 15,791 | 68% | 45% | Good | 3,019 |
| Cardinal Medical Practice | 28,233 | 66% | 25% | Requires improvement | 2,429 |
| Needham Market Country Practice | 13,759 | 55% | 28% | Good | 2,039 |
| St. Helen's Street | 300 | 41% | 33% | – | – |
There are 2,491 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 476 appointments a month per 1,000 patients (England: 510), 66% of them face to face. 51% of appointments took place on the day they were booked (England: 45%).
20% of registered patients are aged 65 or over (England: 19%). Lists shrank by 1.6% over the year (England: shrank 1.1%).
| Measure | Ipswich | Norfolk and Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients per qualified GP | 2,491 | 2,133 | 2,171 |
| Appointments per 1,000 patients a month | 476 | 578 | 510 |
| Face-to-face appointments | 66% | 70% | 63% |
| Same day as booked | 51% | 42% | 45% |
| Did not attend | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Patients aged 65 or over | 20% | 25% | 19% |
Relative to England, the register furthest above England's rate at practices in Ipswich is chronic kidney disease (6.0% 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 | 15.8% | 15.2% | 35,963 |
| Depression | 18+ yrs | 14.7% | 14.3% | 26,758 |
| Diabetes | 17+ yrs | 7.8% | 7.9% | 14,322 |
| Asthma | 6+ yrs | 6.8% | 6.6% | 14,554 |
| Chronic kidney disease | 18+ yrs | 6.0% | 4.6% | 10,830 |
| Cancer | All ages | 3.8% | 3.8% | 8,567 |
| Coronary heart disease | All ages | 3.1% | 3.0% | 7,084 |
| Atrial fibrillation | All ages | 2.4% | 2.2% | 5,371 |
| Stroke and TIA | All ages | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4,403 |
| COPD | All ages | 1.6% | 1.9% | 3,630 |
| Osteoporosis | 50+ yrs | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1,212 |
| Heart failure | All ages | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2,847 |
| Serious mental illness | All ages | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2,211 |
| Epilepsy | 18+ yrs | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1,646 |
| Dementia | All ages | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1,779 |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 16+ yrs | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1,344 |
| Learning disability | All ages | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1,487 |
| Peripheral arterial disease | All ages | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1,222 |
| Palliative care | All ages | 0.4% | 0.6% | 890 |
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How many GP practices are there in Ipswich?
17, with 224,935 registered patients in September 2026.
Which GP practice in Ipswich do patients rate highest?
Bildeston Health Centre: 95% of patients described their overall experience as good in the 2026 GP Patient Survey, above the England figure of 77%.
How many patients are there per GP in Ipswich?
2,491 registered patients per full-time-equivalent qualified GP, against 2,171 across England.
How many GP appointments in Ipswich are face to face?
66% of appointments at the town's practices were face to face, against 63% across England.