Orthodontic Access in Manchester
100% of the 49 places we cover in Manchester have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 1.1 miles from the nearest.
How Manchester compares
Of the 49 places in Manchester that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 49 (100%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 1.1 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 33 practices within five miles. Across England as a whole the figures are 60.9% and 3.8 miles. Manchester 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 33rd for the median distance to the nearest. Around 6.9% of residents in the census neighbourhoods of Manchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 49 | 100% | 1.1 miles | 33 |
| England | 26,449 | 60.9% | 3.8 miles | 2 |
How far places in Manchester are from a practice
49 of 49 places (100%) 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 | 24 |
49%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 25 |
51%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 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 Manchester
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in Manchester are Ringway (2.3 miles), Longsight (2 miles) and Moston (2 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Ringway | 2.3 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Longsight | 2 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Moston | 2 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Newall Green | 1.9 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| West Gorton | 1.9 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Harpurhey | 1.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Levenshulme | 1.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Newton Heath | 1.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Roundthorn | 1.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Wythenshawe | 1.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
The best-served places in Manchester
Barlow Moor has the most practices within five miles, 46 of them. 49 of the 49 places in Manchester have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Barlow Moor | 46 | 1.6 miles |
| West Didsbury | 43 | under a mile |
| Northenden | 43 | under a mile |
| Northern Moor | 41 | under a mile |
| Moss Nook | 40 | under a mile |
| Benchill | 39 | 1.2 miles |
| Sharston | 39 | 1.3 miles |
| Didsbury | 38 | under a mile |
| Baguley | 38 | 1.3 miles |
| Chorlton cum Hardy | 38 | 1.3 miles |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 21 orthodontic practices in Manchester, of which 7 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Manchester | 17 |
| Didsbury | 3 |
| Crumpsall | 1 |
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