Orthodontic Access in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
89.1% of the 239 places we cover in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 2.6 miles from the nearest.
How Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board compares
Of the 239 places in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 213 (89.1%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 2.6 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 3 practices within five miles. Across Wales as a whole the figures are 38% and 7.8 miles. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board ranks 2nd of 7 NHS areas in Wales 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. Around 7% of residents in the census neighbourhoods of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | 239 | 89.1% | 2.6 miles | 3 |
| Wales | 3,207 | 38% | 7.8 miles | 0 |
How far places in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are from a practice
130 of 239 places (54.4%) 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 | 30 |
12.6%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 100 |
41.8%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 82 |
34.3%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 27 |
11.3%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are Croeserw (6.8 miles), Blaengarw (6.2 miles) and Brynheulog (6.1 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Croeserw | 6.8 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Blaengarw | 6.2 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Brynheulog | 6.1 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Clydach Vale | 5.9 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Blaen Clydach | 5.8 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Caerau | 5.7 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Duffryn | 5.7 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Nant-y-moel | 5.7 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Price Town | 5.7 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Spelter | 5.7 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
The best-served places in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Glan-y-llyn has the most practices within five miles, 13 of them. 213 of the 239 places in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Glan-y-llyn | 13 | 1.1 miles |
| Ty Rhiw | 12 | 1.1 miles |
| Nantgarw | 12 | 1.3 miles |
| Upper Boat | 8 | 1.4 miles |
| Rhydyfelin | 8 | 1.7 miles |
| Pencoed | 7 | under a mile |
| Glyntaff | 7 | under a mile |
| Llanilid | 7 | 1.3 miles |
| Treforest | 7 | 1.4 miles |
| Coychurch | 7 | 1.6 miles |
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