Orthodontic Access in City of York
94.3% of the 35 places we cover in City of York have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 1.8 miles from the nearest.
How City of York compares
Of the 35 places in City of York that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 33 (94.3%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 1.8 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 16 practices within five miles. Across England as a whole the figures are 60.9% and 3.8 miles. City of York ranks 63rd of 120 counties in England for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 60th for the median distance to the nearest. Around 5.9% of residents in the census neighbourhoods of City of York 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 York | 35 | 94.3% | 1.8 miles | 16 |
| England | 26,449 | 60.9% | 3.8 miles | 2 |
How far places in City of York are from a practice
28 of 35 places (80%) 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 | 11 |
31.4%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 17 |
48.6%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 5 |
14.3%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 2 |
5.7%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in City of York
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in City of York are Elvington (6.6 miles), Wheldrake (5.9 miles) and Strensall (4.4 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Elvington | 6.6 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Wheldrake | 5.9 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Strensall | 4.4 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Holtby | 4.2 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Stockton on the Forest | 3.5 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Askham Richard | 3.2 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Towthorpe | 3 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Rufforth | 2.8 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Hessay | 2.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Deighton | 2.6 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
The best-served places in City of York
Archidiocese of York has the most practices within five miles, 17 of them. 33 of the 35 places in City of York have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Archidiocese of York | 17 | under a mile |
| Bishopthorpe | 17 | under a mile |
| York | 17 | under a mile |
| Clementhorpe | 17 | under a mile |
| Foss Islands | 17 | under a mile |
| Layerthorpe | 17 | under a mile |
| Ouse Acres | 17 | under a mile |
| Dringhouses | 17 | under a mile |
| Tang Hall | 17 | under a mile |
| Upper Poppleton | 17 | under a mile |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 18 orthodontic practices in City of York, of which 4 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| York | 16 |
| Nether Poppleton | 1 |
| Upper Poppleton | 1 |
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