Town in East Suffolk
GP surgeries in Lowestoft
There are 7 NHS GP surgeries in Lowestoft (East Suffolk), serving around 79,645 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries about the England average. 7 are taking on new patients. Ranked 318th of 726 towns in England.
All 7 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 | Andaman Surgery303 Long Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9DF | 84 | 82% | 89% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | Victoria Road Surgery82 Victoria Road, Lowestoft, NR33 9LU | 75 | 80% | 81% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Alexandra & Crestview SurgeriesAlexandra Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1PL | 54 | 67% | 74% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | High Street SurgeryHigh Street, Lowestoft, NR32 1JE | 42 | 57% | 70% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Kirkley Mill Health CentreKirkley Mill Surgery, Lowestoft, NR33 0HF | 38 | 58% | 82% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Bridge Road Surgery1a Bridge Road, Lowestoft, NR32 3LJ | 35 | 27% | 67% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Rosedale Surgery3 Ashburnham Way, Lowestoft, NR33 8LG | 33 | 44% | 83% | Good | Yes |
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How Lowestoft compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 59% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 67% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 73% | 73% |
| Waiting time was about right | 74% | 69% |
| Good at listening | 88% | 87% |
| Confidence and trust | 92% | 93% |
| Needs were met | 91% | 90% |
| Overall experience good | 78% | 77% |
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Lowestoft?
Andaman Surgery has the highest GPScore in Lowestoft, 84 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 Lowestoft are taking on new patients?
7 of the 7 surgeries in Lowestoft were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Andaman Surgery, Victoria Road Surgery, Alexandra & Crestview Surgeries, High Street Surgery, Kirkley Mill Health Centre 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 Lowestoft?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 59% of patients at surgeries in Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft rated by inspectors?
7 of the 7 inspected surgeries in Lowestoft 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.