Orthodontic Access in South Gloucestershire
81.3% of the 139 places we cover in South Gloucestershire have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 2.7 miles from the nearest.
How South Gloucestershire compares
Of the 139 places in South Gloucestershire that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 113 (81.3%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 2.7 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 4 practices within five miles. Across England as a whole the figures are 60.9% and 3.8 miles. South Gloucestershire ranks 77th of 120 counties in England for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 75th for the median distance to the nearest. Around 6.6% of residents in the census neighbourhoods of South Gloucestershire 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire | 139 | 81.3% | 2.7 miles | 4 |
| England | 26,449 | 60.9% | 3.8 miles | 2 |
How far places in South Gloucestershire are from a practice
72 of 139 places (51.8%) 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 | 24 |
17.3%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 48 |
34.5%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 41 |
29.5%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 26 |
18.7%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in South Gloucestershire
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in South Gloucestershire are Moorslade (7.9 miles), Sundayshill (7.3 miles) and Falfield (7.1 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Moorslade | 7.9 miles | about 20 minutes each way |
| Sundayshill | 7.3 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Falfield | 7.1 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Upper Hill | 7.1 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Rockhampton | 7 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Avening Green | 6.8 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Duckhole | 6.6 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Hill | 6.6 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Charfield | 6.1 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
| Charfield Green | 6.1 miles | about 15 minutes each way |
The best-served places in South Gloucestershire
Filton has the most practices within five miles, 25 of them. 113 of the 139 places in South Gloucestershire have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Filton | 25 | 1.3 miles |
| Northville | 25 | 2 miles |
| Newleaze | 24 | 1.4 miles |
| Harry Stoke | 24 | 1.6 miles |
| Frenchay | 23 | under a mile |
| Hopewell Hill | 23 | under a mile |
| Conham | 21 | 1.2 miles |
| Potterswood | 20 | under a mile |
| Staple Hill | 20 | under a mile |
| Kingswood | 20 | under a mile |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 10 orthodontic practices in South Gloucestershire, of which 5 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board and NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Mangotsfield | 3 |
| Chipping Sodbury | 2 |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 |
Credit this data on your own site
If you use the South Gloucestershire figures in an article, report or website, copy this credit line and keep the link. It is the only condition of the CC BY 4.0 licence.
<p>Source: <a href="https://virtualconsultant.online/data/orthodontic-access-uk/south-gloucestershire">Virtual Consultant Online, orthodontic access in South Gloucestershire</a> (CC BY 4.0).</p>
Where to go next
Orthodontic access in South Gloucestershire: questions
Partnering with leading clinics, Virtual Consultant combines clinical expertise with advanced digital technology — making orthodontic care more efficient, accessible, and rewarding for both teams and patients.