City and council area
GP surgeries in Norwich
There are 16 NHS GP surgeries in Norwich, serving around 180,664 registered patients. Patients here rate their surgeries above the England average. 16 are taking on new patients. Ranked 112th of 294 council areas in England.
All 16 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 | Magdalen Medical PracticeLawson Road, Norwich, NR3 4LF | 93 | 80% | 93% | Good | Yes |
| 2 | West Pottergate Medical PracThe Health Centre, Norwich, NR2 4BX | 87 | 88% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 3 | Uea Medical CentreEarlham Road, Norwich, NR4 7TJ | 83 | 91% | 84% | Good | Yes |
| 4 | Lakenham Surgery1 Ninham Street, Norwich, NR1 3JJ | 82 | 70% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 5 | Castle Partnership40 Fishergate, Norwich, NR3 1SE | 80 | 72% | 87% | Good | Yes |
| 6 | Lawson Road SurgeryLawson Road, Norwich, NR3 4LE | 70 | 72% | 84% | Good | Yes |
| 7 | Woodcock RD Surgery29 Woodcock Road, Norwich, NR3 3UA | 64 | 71% | 78% | Good | Yes |
| 8 | St Stephens Gate Medical Partnership55 Wessex Street, Norwich, NR2 2TJ | 59 | 75% | 86% | Good | Yes |
| 9 | Norwich Practices Health CentreRouen House, Norwich, NR1 1RB | 38 | 69% | 78% | Not rated | Yes |
| 10 | Prospect Medical Practice95 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2HW | 35 | 53% | 73% | Good | Yes |
| 11 | Wensum Valley Medical PracticeWest Earlham Health Centre, Norwich, NR5 8AD | 34 | 68% | 77% | Good | Yes |
| 12 | The Lionwood Medical Practice30a Wellesley Avenue North, Norwich, NR1 4NU | 32 | 39% | 72% | Good | Yes |
| 13 | Oak Street Medical PracticeOak Street, Norwich, NR3 3DL | 29 | 47% | 72% | Good | Yes |
| 14 | Thorpewood Medical Group140 Woodside Road, Norwich, NR7 9QL | 21 | 39% | 72% | Requires improvement | Yes |
| 15 | Trinity & Bowthorpe Medical PracticeBowthorpe Main Centre, Norwich, NR5 9HA | 11 | 52% | 69% | Good | Yes |
| 16 | Vulnerable Adults Service100-102 Westwick Street, Norwich, NR2 4SZ | – | – | – | Not rated | Yes |
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How Norwich compares
What patients here said in the 2026 NHS survey, next to England.
| Easy to get through by phone | 66% | 57% |
| Easy to contact via website | 66% | 58% |
| Good experience of contacting | 77% | 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 | 80% | 77% |
Areas within Norwich
Branch surgeries in Norwich
Run by a main practice elsewhere. Ratings and registration belong to the main practice.
Common questions
Which is the best GP surgery in Norwich?
Magdalen Medical Practice has the highest GPScore in Norwich, 93 out of 100 (grade A). 93% 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 Norwich are taking on new patients?
16 of the 16 surgeries in Norwich were taking on new patients when we last checked their pages on the NHS website, including Magdalen Medical Practice, West Pottergate Medical Prac, Uea Medical Centre, Lakenham Surgery, Castle Partnership 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 Norwich?
In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 66% of patients at surgeries in Norwich said it was easy to get through by phone. The England average is 57%. 77% said their experience of contacting their surgery was good. The table above shows the figures for each surgery.
How are GP surgeries in Norwich rated by inspectors?
13 of the 14 inspected surgeries in Norwich 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.