Costs in Abbey Road at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic, Abbey Road — under a mile; 23 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | [le] dental, Kilburn — 1 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 87 within 5 miles, 189 within 10, 379 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 45.6% aged 25 to 49 of 1,815 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Greater London | 291st closest to a practice of 973 places in the county; the county median is 0.7 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Abbey Road that list payment plans
On our practice register: 87 practices within 5 miles of Abbey Road, 189 practices within 10 and 379 practices within 20. The closest is St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic in Abbey Road, 0.5 miles north-east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is [le] dental, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Wood Orthodontic ClinicAbbey Road | 0.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | 2.9 (128 reviews) |
| ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLondon | 0.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| [le] dentalKilburn | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (238 reviews) |
| Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic CentreLondon | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | HygienistKilburn | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (647 reviews) |
| Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna ReinartzLondon | 1.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (43 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abbey Road with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Abbey Road, 0.5 miles north-east; the next are London (0.5 miles north) and Kilburn (1.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Road | 1 | 0.5 miles north-east |
| London | 16 | 0.5 miles north |
| Kilburn | 3 | 1.0 miles north |
| Camden Town | 1 | 1.6 miles east |
| Soho | 4 | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Highbury | 1 | 1.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abbey Road
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry (5.0 from 331 reviews), 1.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-east |
| [le] dentalKilburn | 5.0 (238 reviews) | 1.0 miles north |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.6 miles south-east |
| e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 1.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Abbey Road, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic, the nearest practice on our register (under a mile away, about 0.7 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £10 | £1,505 to £3,510 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £10 | £2,005 to £4,510 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £10 | £4,005 to £8,010 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £1,500 to £5,500 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £2,500 to £5,500 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Abbey Road
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | [le] dental, Kilburn (1 miles) | Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | Hygienist (1.1 miles); Origin Orthodontics (1.6 miles) | 6 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | [le] dental, Kilburn (1 miles) | Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | Hygienist (1.1 miles); Origin Orthodontics (1.6 miles) | 10 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, London (under a mile) | [le] dental (1 miles); Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre (1 miles) | 16 |
| Private treatment | private fees | St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic, Abbey Road (under a mile) | [le] dental (1 miles); Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre (1 miles) | 23 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | [le] dental, Kilburn (1 miles) | Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre (1 miles); Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | Hygienist (1.1 miles) | 19 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | [le] dental, Kilburn (1 miles) | Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre (1 miles); Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | Hygienist (1.1 miles) | 17 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in Abbey Road runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost. People from Little Venice, Maida Hill and Maida Vale regularly visit orthodontists in Abbey Road.
What Each Treatment Costs in Abbey Road
As a private-fee guide for Abbey Road, the main options compare roughly as follows:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Abbey Road. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Abbey Road — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Cost Context for Abbey Road
Private full fixed brace treatment in Abbey Road typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. People from Little Venice, Maida Hill, and Maida Vale regularly make use of Abbey Road's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment.
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Abbey Road and the surrounding area. Officially, Abbey Road is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Abbey Road's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,815 residents in the neighbourhood around Abbey Road, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. Abbey Road has 85 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Abbey Road attend schools such as St George's Catholic School (0.4 miles) and Harris Academy St John's Wood (0.6 miles). 33 secondary schools are within three miles. Abbey Road's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 28,683 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Abbey Road among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Abbey Road is about 3 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. See local practice availability in Abbey Road → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Abbey Road
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Abbey Road offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
How much do aligners cost in Abbey Road?
Clear aligner cost in Abbey Road varies considerably from case to case. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers. People from Little Venice, Maida Hill and Maida Vale regularly visit orthodontists in Abbey Road.
Aligner Costs in Abbey Road — Local Context
We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Abbey Road and the surrounding area. Census 2021 counts 1,815 residents in the neighbourhood around Abbey Road: 45.6% aged 25 to 49 and 8.1% aged 16 to 24. With 85 orthodontic practices within five miles, Abbey Road is better served than 99% of towns in England. Abbey Road is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. By national deprivation ranking, Abbey Road sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Abbey Road is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away. Abbey Road's under-16 share sits at 16.2%, per the 2021 Census. Abbey Road's Local Authority area covers 84 schools and 28,683 pupils, according to DfE figures. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended. Private aligner treatment (full course including retainers) in Abbey Road typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. A photo-based assessment is a practical first step to establish case complexity before comparing quoted fees.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Abbey Road
Lower-cost clear aligners in Abbey Road are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. Knowing the warning signs helps you tell a good-value option from a false economy. People from Little Venice, Maida Hill and Maida Vale regularly visit orthodontists in Abbey Road.
Why Some Aligners Cost Less in Abbey Road
Treatment scope — a limited course for minor front-tooth alignment is genuinely cheaper because there's simply less treatment involved, and that's fine when the case really is mild.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Abbey Road
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abbey Road?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abbey Road is St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic in Abbey Road, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (0.5 miles) and [le] dental (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abbey Road?
Our register has 87 practices within 5 miles of Abbey Road, 189 practices within 10 miles and 379 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Abbey Road offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Abbey Road that mentions finance or monthly payment options is [le] dental in Kilburn, about 1.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | Hygienist (1.1 miles) and Origin Orthodontics (1.6 miles).
How deprived is Abbey Road compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Abbey Road is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Is Abbey Road a family area?
16.2% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What county is Abbey Road in?
Abbey Road is in Greater London.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Abbey Road?
NHS dental commissioning in Abbey Road falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board.
Are there hidden costs in orthodontic treatment?
Watch for retainers not included in the headline fee, aligner refinements, mid-treatment X-rays, emergency appointments for breakages, and charges for treatment running beyond the original plan — a full itemised quote up front avoids surprises.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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