Orthodontic Access in Grampian
65.7% of the 714 places we cover in Grampian have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 3.8 miles from the nearest.
How Grampian compares
Of the 714 places in Grampian that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 469 (65.7%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 3.8 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 1 practices within five miles. Across Scotland as a whole the figures are 55.9% and 4.1 miles. Grampian ranks 8th of 14 NHS areas in Scotland for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grampian | 714 | 65.7% | 3.8 miles | 1 |
| Scotland | 5,592 | 55.9% | 4.1 miles | 1 |
How far places in Grampian are from a practice
281 of 714 places (39.4%) are within three miles of a practice, while 37 (5.2%) are ten miles or more away.
| Distance to the nearest practice | Places | Share of places |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 mile | 92 |
12.9%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 189 |
26.5%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 185 |
25.9%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 211 |
29.6%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 34 |
4.8%
|
| 20 miles or more | 3 |
0.4%
|
The places furthest from a practice in Grampian
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in Grampian are Braemar (20.7 miles), Auchendryne (20.4 miles) and Inverey (20 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Braemar | 20.7 miles | about 45 minutes each way |
| Auchendryne | 20.4 miles | about 45 minutes each way |
| Inverey | 20 miles | about 45 minutes each way |
| Corriemulzie | 19.7 miles | about 45 minutes each way |
| Invergelder | 19 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Cock Bridge | 18 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Carnaquheen | 17.4 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Corgarff | 17.3 miles | about 40 minutes each way |
| Easter Balmoral | 16.7 miles | about 35 minutes each way |
| Crathie Kirk | 16.5 miles | about 35 minutes each way |
The best-served places in Grampian
Sheddocksley has the most practices within five miles, 59 of them. 469 of the 714 places in Grampian have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Sheddocksley | 59 | under a mile |
| Mastrick | 58 | under a mile |
| Craigiebuckler | 58 | under a mile |
| Cults | 56 | under a mile |
| Heathryfold | 56 | under a mile |
| Bankhead | 56 | 1.2 miles |
| Bucksburn | 56 | 1.4 miles |
| Gilcomston | 55 | under a mile |
| Kincorth | 55 | under a mile |
| Kittybrewster | 55 | under a mile |
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