Orthodontic Access in Lisburn and Castlereagh
78.6% of the 28 places we cover in Lisburn and Castlereagh have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 3.3 miles from the nearest.
How Lisburn and Castlereagh compares
Of the 28 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 22 (78.6%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 3.3 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 4 practices within five miles. Across Northern Ireland as a whole the figures are 35.6% and 7.3 miles. Lisburn and Castlereagh ranks 2nd of 11 counties in Northern Ireland for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisburn and Castlereagh | 28 | 78.6% | 3.3 miles | 4 |
| Northern Ireland | 623 | 35.6% | 7.3 miles | 0 |
How far places in Lisburn and Castlereagh are from a practice
12 of 28 places (42.9%) 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 | 4 |
14.3%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 8 |
28.6%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 9 |
32.1%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 7 |
25%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in Lisburn and Castlereagh
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in Lisburn and Castlereagh are Glenavy (7.5 miles), Killaney (6.5 miles) and Dundrod (6.4 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Glenavy | 7.5 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Killaney | 6.5 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Dundrod | 6.4 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Ballymacrevan | 6.2 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Annahilt | 5.8 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Boardmills | 5.3 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Carr | 5 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Ballinderry Lower | 4.9 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Stonyford | 4.3 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Pipers Cross Roads | 4.1 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
The best-served places in Lisburn and Castlereagh
Newtownbreda has the most practices within five miles, 20 of them. 22 of the 28 places in Lisburn and Castlereagh have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Newtownbreda | 20 | 1.5 miles |
| Purdysburn | 17 | 2.7 miles |
| Drumbo | 16 | 2.8 miles |
| Crossnacreevy | 15 | 1.6 miles |
| Lambeg | 14 | under a mile |
| Dundonald | 14 | 2.6 miles |
| Carryduff | 12 | 3.6 miles |
| Lisburn | 10 | under a mile |
| Knockmore | 7 | 1 miles |
| Magheragall | 5 | 3 miles |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 7 orthodontic practices in Lisburn and Castlereagh, of which 4 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Lisburn | 6 |
| Moira | 1 |
Credit this data on your own site
If you use the Lisburn and Castlereagh 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/lisburn-and-castlereagh">Virtual Consultant Online, orthodontic access in Lisburn and Castlereagh</a> (CC BY 4.0).</p>
Where to go next
Orthodontic access in Lisburn and Castlereagh: 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.