Orthodontic Access in Conwy
44.3% of the 115 places we cover in Conwy have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 6.2 miles from the nearest.
How Conwy compares
Of the 115 places in Conwy that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 51 (44.3%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 6.2 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 0 practices within five miles. Across Wales as a whole the figures are 38% and 7.8 miles. Conwy ranks 13th of 22 counties in Wales for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 14th for the median distance to the nearest. Around 6.3% of residents in the census neighbourhoods of Conwy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conwy | 115 | 44.3% | 6.2 miles | 0 |
| Wales | 3,207 | 38% | 7.8 miles | 0 |
How far places in Conwy are from a practice
34 of 115 places (29.6%) are within three miles of a practice, while 34 (29.6%) are ten miles or more away.
| Distance to the nearest practice | Places | Share of places |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 mile | 7 |
6.1%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 27 |
23.5%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 17 |
14.8%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 30 |
26.1%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 34 |
29.6%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in Conwy
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in Conwy are Gellioedd (19.4 miles), Ysbyty Ifan (19 miles) and Cwm Penmachno (18.9 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Gellioedd | 19.4 miles | about 45 minutes each way |
| Ysbyty Ifan | 19 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Cwm Penmachno | 18.9 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Ty Mawr | 18.8 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Ty Nant | 18.8 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Penmachno | 17.9 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Cwmpenanner | 17.8 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Dinmael | 17.7 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Cerrigydrudion | 17.2 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Rhydlydan | 17.2 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
The best-served places in Conwy
Llandudno has the most practices within five miles, 5 of them. 51 of the 115 places in Conwy have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno | 5 | under a mile |
| Colwyn Bay | 5 | under a mile |
| Llandrillo-yn-Rhôs | 5 | under a mile |
| Rhôs-on-Sea | 5 | under a mile |
| Craig-y-Don | 5 | under a mile |
| Bron-y-Nant | 5 | under a mile |
| Llangwstenin | 5 | 1.3 miles |
| Mochdre | 5 | 1.3 miles |
| Deganwy | 5 | 1.5 miles |
| Llanrhos | 5 | 1.5 miles |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 5 orthodontic practices in Conwy, of which 0 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Colwyn Bay | 3 |
| Llandudno | 2 |
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