Orthodontic Access in City and Borough of Wakefield
100% of the 136 places we cover in City and Borough of Wakefield have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 1.9 miles from the nearest.
How City and Borough of Wakefield compares
Of the 136 places in City and Borough of Wakefield that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 136 (100%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 1.9 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 12 practices within five miles. Across England as a whole the figures are 60.9% and 3.8 miles. City and Borough of Wakefield ranks 1st of 120 counties in England for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 62nd for the median distance to the nearest. Around 6.7% of residents in the census neighbourhoods of City and Borough of Wakefield are aged 10 to 15, the age at which most NHS orthodontic treatment starts.
| Area | Places | Within 5 miles of a practice | Median distance to the nearest | Median practices within 5 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City and Borough of Wakefield | 136 | 100% | 1.9 miles | 12 |
| England | 26,449 | 60.9% | 3.8 miles | 2 |
How far places in City and Borough of Wakefield are from a practice
108 of 136 places (79.4%) 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 | 36 |
26.5%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 72 |
52.9%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 28 |
20.6%
|
| 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 City and Borough of Wakefield
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in City and Borough of Wakefield are Elm Estate (4.2 miles), Wrangbrook (4.2 miles) and Moorthorpe (4 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Estate | 4.2 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Wrangbrook | 4.2 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Moorthorpe | 4 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Priory Estate | 4 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| South Elmsall | 4 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Shinwell | 3.9 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Minsthorpe | 3.7 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Park Estate | 3.7 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| South Kirkby | 3.7 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| West Bretton | 3.6 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
The best-served places in City and Borough of Wakefield
Brandy Carr has the most practices within five miles, 26 of them. 136 of the 136 places in City and Borough of Wakefield have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Brandy Carr | 26 | under a mile |
| Ossett Street Side | 25 | 1.6 miles |
| Paleside | 25 | 2 miles |
| Kirkhamgate | 24 | 1.5 miles |
| Runtlings | 24 | 1.7 miles |
| Flushdyke | 24 | 2.2 miles |
| Alverthorpe | 23 | under a mile |
| Wrenthorpe | 23 | 1.3 miles |
| Haggs Hill | 23 | 1.6 miles |
| Low Common | 23 | 1.6 miles |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 19 orthodontic practices in City and Borough of Wakefield, of which 11 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Wakefield | 12 |
| Pontefract | 4 |
| Castleford | 1 |
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