Orthodontic Access in East Ayrshire
83.5% of the 79 places we cover in East Ayrshire have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 1.9 miles from the nearest.
How East Ayrshire compares
Of the 79 places in East Ayrshire that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 66 (83.5%) 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 3 practices within five miles. Across Scotland as a whole the figures are 55.9% and 4.1 miles. East Ayrshire ranks 18th of 32 counties in Scotland for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 18th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ayrshire | 79 | 83.5% | 1.9 miles | 3 |
| Scotland | 5,592 | 55.9% | 4.1 miles | 1 |
How far places in East Ayrshire are from a practice
54 of 79 places (68.4%) 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 | 26 |
32.9%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 28 |
35.4%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 10 |
12.7%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 15 |
19%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in East Ayrshire
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in East Ayrshire are Craigengillan (9.5 miles), Bellsbank (8.9 miles) and Muirkirk (8.9 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Craigengillan | 9.5 miles | about 20 minutes each way |
| Bellsbank | 8.9 miles | about 20 minutes each way |
| Muirkirk | 8.9 miles | about 20 minutes each way |
| Smallburn | 8.6 miles | about 20 minutes each way |
| Dalmellington | 8.3 miles | about 20 minutes each way |
| Pennyvenie | 8 miles | about 20 minutes each way |
| Glenbuck | 7.9 miles | about 20 minutes each way |
| Gillies' Knowe | 7.6 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Burnton | 7.5 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Dalleagles | 5.9 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
The best-served places in East Ayrshire
Crosshouse has the most practices within five miles, 22 of them. 66 of the 79 places in East Ayrshire have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Crosshouse | 22 | 1.9 miles |
| Gatehead | 22 | 1.9 miles |
| Knockentiber | 20 | 1.7 miles |
| Altonhill | 16 | under a mile |
| Knockinlaw | 16 | under a mile |
| Beansburn | 16 | under a mile |
| Longpark | 16 | under a mile |
| Onthank | 16 | 1.3 miles |
| Kilmarnock | 15 | under a mile |
| New Farm Loch | 15 | under a mile |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 22 orthodontic practices in East Ayrshire, of which 9 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Kilmarnock | 12 |
| Cumnock | 2 |
| Stewarton | 2 |
Credit this data on your own site
If you use the East Ayrshire figures in an article, report or website, copy this credit line and keep the link. It is the only condition of the CC BY 4.0 licence.
<p>Source: <a href="https://virtualconsultant.online/data/orthodontic-access-uk/east-ayrshire">Virtual Consultant Online, orthodontic access in East Ayrshire</a> (CC BY 4.0).</p>
Where to go next
Orthodontic access in East Ayrshire: questions
Partnering with leading clinics, Virtual Consultant combines clinical expertise with advanced digital technology — making orthodontic care more efficient, accessible, and rewarding for both teams and patients.