Town in Erewash
GP surgeries in Ilkeston
There are 5 NHS GP surgeries in Ilkeston (Erewash), serving around 46,841 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 5 are taking on new patients. Ranked 240th of 726 towns in England.
All 5 surgeries, ranked
Click a column heading to sort. Scores are out of 100 and the England average is 50.
| # | Surgery | Score | Easy by phone | Say it is good | Inspection | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Street SurgeryIlkeston Health Centre, Ilkeston, DE7 5PZ | 98 | 90% | 96% | Not rated | Yes |
| 2 | Eden SurgeryCavendish Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5AN | 97 | 91% | 94% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Gladstone House SurgeryGladstone Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5QS | 73 | 72% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Littlewick Medical CentreNottingham Road, Ilkeston, DE7 5PR | 10 | 24% | 63% | Outstanding | Yes |
| 5 | Old Station SurgeryHeanor Road, Ilkeston, DE7 8ES | 7 | 47% | 64% | Requires improvement | Yes |
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How Ilkeston compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 65% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 60% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 76% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 71% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 89% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 93% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 90% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 81% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Ilkeston?
South Street Surgery has the highest GPScore in Ilkeston, 98 out of 100 (grade A). 96% 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 Ilkeston are taking on new patients?
5 of the 5 surgeries in Ilkeston were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including South Street Surgery, Eden Surgery, Gladstone House Surgery, Littlewick Medical Centre, Old Station Surgery. 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 Ilkeston?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 65% of patients at surgeries in Ilkeston said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 76% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Ilkeston rated by inspectors?
3 of the 4 inspected surgeries in Ilkeston are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, and 1 is rated Requires Improvement or Inadequate.
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.