Orthodontic Access in Lothian
97.2% of the 352 places we cover in Lothian have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 0.8 miles from the nearest.
How Lothian compares
Of the 352 places in Lothian that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 342 (97.2%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 0.8 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 18 practices within five miles. Across Scotland as a whole the figures are 55.9% and 4.1 miles. Lothian ranks 2nd of 14 NHS areas in Scotland for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lothian | 352 | 97.2% | 0.8 miles | 18 |
| Scotland | 5,592 | 55.9% | 4.1 miles | 1 |
How far places in Lothian are from a practice
322 of 352 places (91.5%) 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 | 203 |
57.7%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 119 |
33.8%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 20 |
5.7%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 10 |
2.8%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in Lothian
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in Lothian are Leaston (6.9 miles), Humbie (6.8 miles) and Bilsdean (6.7 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Leaston | 6.9 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Humbie | 6.8 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Bilsdean | 6.7 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Fala | 6.5 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Oldhamstocks | 6.1 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Fala Dam | 5.8 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Whittingehame | 5.6 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Garvald | 5.4 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Luggate Burn | 5.2 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| East Linton | 5.1 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
The best-served places in Lothian
Nether Liberton has the most practices within five miles, 123 of them. 342 of the 352 places in Lothian have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Nether Liberton | 123 | under a mile |
| The Braids | 123 | under a mile |
| Fairmilehead | 123 | under a mile |
| Prestonfield | 121 | under a mile |
| Oxgangs | 120 | under a mile |
| The Grange | 120 | under a mile |
| Alnwickhill | 120 | under a mile |
| Churchhill | 119 | under a mile |
| Fountainbridge | 119 | under a mile |
| Bruntsfield | 119 | under a mile |
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