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GP surgeries in Heavitree

There are 3 NHS GP surgeries in Heavitree (Exeter), serving around 21,895 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries well above the England average. 3 are taking on new patients. Ranked 57th of 726 towns in England.

75average score (England 50)
90%say their surgery is goodEngland 77%
84%find the phone easyEngland 57%
3 of 3taking on new patients

All 3 surgeries, ranked

Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.

#SurgeryScoreEasy by phoneSay it is goodInspectionNew patients
1 Heavitree PracticeHeavitree Health Centre, Exeter, EX1 2RX 94 99% 98% Good Yes
2 Isca Medical Practice38 Polsloe Road, Exeter, EX1 2DW 69 82% 84% Good Yes
3 South Lawn Medical PracticeHeavitree Health Centre, Exeter, EX1 2RX 60 65% 86% Good Yes

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How Heavitree compares

What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.

Easy to get through by phone84%57%
Easy to contact via website69%58%
Good experience of contacting86%73%
Waiting time was about right75%69%
Good at listening92%87%
Confidence and trust97%93%
Needs were met90%90%
Overall experience good90%77%

Common questions

Which is the best GP surgery in Heavitree?

Heavitree Practice has the highest GPScore in Heavitree, 94 out of 100 (grade A). 98% of its patients say their overall experience is good. The ranking is based on the 2026 NHS patient survey, inspection results and NHS quality data. Different surgeries suit different people, so it is worth looking at the ones nearest you too.

Which GP surgeries in Heavitree are taking on new patients?

3 of the 3 surgeries in Heavitree were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Heavitree Practice, Isca Medical Practice, South Lawn Medical Practice. You usually need to live in the area a surgery covers. Each surgery page has a link to register online.

How easy is it to get a GP appointment in Heavitree?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 84% of patients at surgeries in Heavitree said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 86% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.

How are GP surgeries in Heavitree rated by inspectors?

3 of the 3 inspected surgeries in Heavitree are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

Sources: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey (NHS England and Ipsos), Care Quality Commission ratings to 01 September 2026, each surgery's page on the NHS website for new-patient status, and ONS geography via OpenCrime. Read how scores work.