Orthodontic Access in City of Bristol
100% of the 55 places we cover in City of Bristol have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 0.9 miles from the nearest.
How City of Bristol compares
Of the 55 places in City of Bristol that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 55 (100%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 0.9 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 21 practices within five miles. Across England as a whole the figures are 60.9% and 3.8 miles. City of Bristol 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 23rd for the median distance to the nearest. Around 6.4% of residents in the census neighbourhoods of City of Bristol 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 of Bristol | 55 | 100% | 0.9 miles | 21 |
| England | 26,449 | 60.9% | 3.8 miles | 2 |
How far places in City of Bristol are from a practice
52 of 55 places (94.5%) 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 | 28 |
50.9%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 24 |
43.6%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 3 |
5.5%
|
| 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 of Bristol
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in City of Bristol are Stockwood (3.5 miles), Bishopsworth (3 miles) and Withywood (3 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Stockwood | 3.5 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Bishopsworth | 3 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Withywood | 3 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Hartcliffe | 2.8 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Highridge | 2.6 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Hengrove | 2.3 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Headley Park | 2.2 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Ashton Vale | 2.1 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Brentry | 2.1 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Brislington | 2.1 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
The best-served places in City of Bristol
Lockleaze has the most practices within five miles, 25 of them. 55 of the 55 places in City of Bristol have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Lockleaze | 25 | 2 miles |
| Chester Park | 24 | under a mile |
| Hillfields | 24 | under a mile |
| Two Mile Hill | 24 | under a mile |
| Burchells Green | 24 | under a mile |
| Fishponds | 24 | under a mile |
| Ashley Down | 24 | 1.4 miles |
| Horfield | 24 | 1.6 miles |
| Southmead | 24 | 1.8 miles |
| Henleaze | 23 | under a mile |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 17 orthodontic practices in City of Bristol, of which 7 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Bristol | 17 |
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