Orthodontic Access in South Tyneside
100% of the 29 places we cover in South Tyneside have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 1.2 miles from the nearest.
How South Tyneside compares
Of the 29 places in South Tyneside that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 29 (100%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 1.2 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 17 practices within five miles. Across England as a whole the figures are 60.9% and 3.8 miles. South Tyneside ranks 1st of 120 counties in England for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 39th for the median distance to the nearest. Around 6.8% of residents in the census neighbourhoods of South Tyneside 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 Tyneside | 29 | 100% | 1.2 miles | 17 |
| England | 26,449 | 60.9% | 3.8 miles | 2 |
How far places in South Tyneside are from a practice
29 of 29 places (100%) 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 |
44.8%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 16 |
55.2%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 5 to 10 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 10 to 20 miles | 0 |
0%
|
| 20 miles or more | 0 |
0%
|
The places furthest from a practice in South Tyneside
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in South Tyneside are West Boldon (2.5 miles), Boldon Colliery (2.3 miles) and Biddick Hall (2.2 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| West Boldon | 2.5 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Boldon Colliery | 2.3 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Biddick Hall | 2.2 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Cleadon | 2.1 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Brockley Whins | 1.9 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Fellgate | 1.9 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| The Boldons | 1.9 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Harton | 1.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Hedworth | 1.6 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Simonside | 1.6 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
The best-served places in South Tyneside
Hebburn Row has the most practices within five miles, 27 of them. 29 of the 29 places in South Tyneside have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Hebburn Row | 27 | under a mile |
| Hebburn | 26 | under a mile |
| Hebburn New Town | 26 | under a mile |
| Low Walker | 26 | under a mile |
| Hebburn Hall Ponds | 25 | under a mile |
| Fellgate | 22 | 1.9 miles |
| Boldon Colliery | 20 | 2.3 miles |
| Jarrow | 19 | under a mile |
| Brockley Whins | 19 | 1.9 miles |
| East Jarrow | 18 | under a mile |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 6 orthodontic practices in South Tyneside, of which 3 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| South Shields | 5 |
| East Boldon | 1 |
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