City and council area
GP surgeries in Ipswich
There are 12 NHS GP surgeries in Ipswich, serving around 186,429 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 11 are taking on new patients. Ranked 110th of 294 council areas in England.
All 12 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 | Orchard Medical PracticeOrchard Street, Ipswich, IP4 2PZ | 85 | 73% | 89% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | The Derby Road Practice52 Derby Road, Ipswich, IP3 8DN | 80 | 74% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Dr Solway and Dr Roy PracticeOrchard Street Health Centre, Ipswich, IP4 2PZ | 73 | 73% | 81% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Felixstowe Road Medical Practice235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich, IP3 9BN | 67 | 71% | 80% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Ivry Street Medical Practice5 Ivry Street, Ipswich, IP1 3QW | 65 | 63% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Barrack Lane Medical Centre1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich, IP1 3NQ | 64 | 62% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Two Rivers Medical Centre30 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich, IP4 5PB | 57 | 44% | 82% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 8 | Hawthorn Drive Surgery206 Hawthorn Drive, Ipswich, IP2 0QQ | 44 | 60% | 76% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Ravenswood Medical Practice24 Hening Avenue, Ipswich, IP3 9QJ | 40 | 35% | 74% | Good | Yes |
| 10 | Burlington Primary Care12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich, IP1 2EU | 23 | 45% | 68% | Good | Yes |
| 11 | Cardinal Medical Practice2 Deben Road, Ipswich, IP1 5EN | 7 | 25% | 66% | Good | Yes |
| 12 | Essex University Partnership NHS Trust70-74 St. Helens Street, Ipswich, IP4 2LA | – | 33% | 41% | Not rated | No |
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How Ipswich compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 57% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 57% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 73% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 80% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 86% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 94% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 92% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 78% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Ipswich?
Orchard Medical Practice has the highest GPScore in Ipswich, 85 out of 100 (grade A). 89% 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 Ipswich are taking on new patients?
11 of the 12 surgeries in Ipswich were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Orchard Medical Practice, The Derby Road Practice, Dr Solway and Dr Roy Practice, Felixstowe Road Medical Practice, Ivry Street Medical Practice and others. 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 Ipswich?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 57% of patients at surgeries in Ipswich said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 73% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Ipswich rated by inspectors?
10 of the 11 inspected surgeries in Ipswich 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.