Orthodontic Access in Aberdeen City
100% of the 60 places we cover in Aberdeen City have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 0.8 miles from the nearest.
How Aberdeen City compares
Of the 60 places in Aberdeen City that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 60 (100%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 0.8 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 50 practices within five miles. Across Scotland as a whole the figures are 55.9% and 4.1 miles. Aberdeen City ranks 1st of 32 counties in Scotland for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 11th for the median distance to the nearest.
| Area | Places | Within 5 miles of a practice | Median distance to the nearest | Median practices within 5 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen City | 60 | 100% | 0.8 miles | 50 |
| Scotland | 5,592 | 55.9% | 4.1 miles | 1 |
How far places in Aberdeen City are from a practice
58 of 60 places (96.7%) are within three miles of a practice, while 0 (0%) are ten miles or more away.
| Distance to the nearest practice | Places | Share of places |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 mile | 34 |
56.7%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 24 |
40%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 2 |
3.3%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in Aberdeen City
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in Aberdeen City are Caskieben (3.1 miles), Beidleston (3 miles) and Benthoul (2.6 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Caskieben | 3.1 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Beidleston | 3 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Benthoul | 2.6 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| North Tarbothill | 2.5 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Ashtown | 2.1 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Newhills | 2 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Mid Anguston | 1.8 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Forrit Brae | 1.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Upper Kirkton | 1.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Berryhill | 1.6 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
The best-served places in Aberdeen City
Sheddocksley has the most practices within five miles, 59 of them. 60 of the 60 places in Aberdeen City have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Sheddocksley | 59 | under a mile |
| Mastrick | 58 | under a mile |
| Craigiebuckler | 58 | under a mile |
| Cults | 56 | under a mile |
| Heathryfold | 56 | under a mile |
| Bankhead | 56 | 1.2 miles |
| Bucksburn | 56 | 1.4 miles |
| Gilcomston | 55 | under a mile |
| Kincorth | 55 | under a mile |
| Kittybrewster | 55 | under a mile |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 56 orthodontic practices in Aberdeen City, of which 9 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS Grampian.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 41 |
| Cults | 5 |
| Kingswells | 4 |
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