Orthodontic Access in West Lothian
100% of the 74 places we cover in West Lothian have an orthodontic practice within five miles. The median place is 1.1 miles from the nearest.
How West Lothian compares
Of the 74 places in West Lothian that we measure, from towns to hamlets, 74 (100%) have at least one orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 1.1 miles from its nearest practice and has a median of 16 practices within five miles. Across Scotland as a whole the figures are 55.9% and 4.1 miles. West Lothian ranks 1st of 32 counties in Scotland for the share of places within five miles of a practice, where 1st is the best served, and 14th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lothian | 74 | 100% | 1.1 miles | 16 |
| Scotland | 5,592 | 55.9% | 4.1 miles | 1 |
How far places in West Lothian are from a practice
72 of 74 places (97.3%) 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 | 35 |
47.3%
|
| 1 to 3 miles | 37 |
50%
|
| 3 to 5 miles | 2 |
2.7%
|
| 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 West Lothian
The three places furthest from an orthodontic practice in West Lothian are Crofthead (3.3 miles), Greenburn (3.3 miles) and Abercorn (2.8 miles).
| Place | Distance to the nearest practice | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Crofthead | 3.3 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Greenburn | 3.3 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Abercorn | 2.8 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Blackridge | 2.8 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Longford Crofts | 2.8 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Breich | 2.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Fauldhouse | 2.7 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Threemiletown | 2.6 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Bents | 2.5 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
| Blackston | 2.5 miles | about 5 minutes each way |
The best-served places in West Lothian
Wester Dechmont has the most practices within five miles, 28 of them. 74 of the 74 places in West Lothian have at least one.
| Place | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
|---|---|---|
| Wester Dechmont | 28 | under a mile |
| Dechmont | 28 | 1.4 miles |
| Livingston | 24 | under a mile |
| Adambrae | 24 | under a mile |
| Eliburn | 24 | under a mile |
| Knightsridge | 24 | under a mile |
| Boghall | 24 | 1.1 miles |
| Seafield | 24 | 1.7 miles |
| Wester Orchiltree | 23 | 2.2 miles |
| Guildiehaugh | 22 | 1 miles |
The practices behind these figures
Our register lists 32 orthodontic practices in West Lothian, of which 9 list NHS orthodontic treatment. NHS dental services here are commissioned by NHS Lothian.
| Town | Practices on our register |
|---|---|
| Bathgate | 8 |
| Livingston | 5 |
| Linlithgow | 4 |
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