Orthodontic Access in Rotherham
97.5% of the 79 places we cover in Rotherham have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 2.3 miles from the nearest.
How Rotherham compares
Of the 79 places in Rotherham that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 77 (97.5%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 2.3 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 7 practices within five miles. Across England as a whole the figures are 60.9% and 3.8 miles. Rotherham ranks 59th of 120 counties in England for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 70th for the median distance to the nearest. Around 7% of residents in the census neighbourhoods of Rotherham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham | 79 | 97.5% | 2.3 miles | 7 |
| England | 26,449 | 60.9% | 3.8 miles | 2 |
How far places in Rotherham are from a practice
52 of 79 places (65.8%) 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 | 13 |
16.5%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 39 |
49.4%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 23 |
29.1%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 4 |
5.1%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in Rotherham
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in Rotherham are Firbeck (5.3 miles), Dinnington (5.1 miles) and North Anston (5 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Firbeck | 5.3 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Dinnington | 5.1 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| North Anston | 5 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| South Anston | 5 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Letwell | 4.8 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Bow Broom | 4.3 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Kiveton Park | 4.3 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Hood Hill | 4.2 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Thorpe Salvin | 4.1 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
| Thorpe Hesley | 3.9 miles | about 10 minutes each way |
The best-served places in Rotherham
Orgreave has the most practices within five miles, 14 of them. 77 of the 79 places in Rotherham have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Orgreave | 14 | 1.5 miles |
| Brinsworth | 13 | under a mile |
| Catcliffe | 13 | 1.1 miles |
| Templeborough | 13 | 1.3 miles |
| Kimberworth | 13 | 1.4 miles |
| Jordan | 13 | 1.8 miles |
| Richmond Park | 13 | 1.8 miles |
| Treeton | 12 | 1.4 miles |
| Dropping Well | 12 | 2.3 miles |
| Ickles | 11 | under a mile |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 8 orthodontic practices in Rotherham, of which 5 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Rotherham | 7 |
| Catcliffe | 1 |
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