Orthodontic practices near Astley
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Astley, 88 practices within 10 and 208 practices within 20. The closest is Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, 0.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astley Dental CentreTyldesley | 0.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Greenlane Dental PracticeLeigh | 1.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (137 reviews) |
| Nova Dental StudioWalkden | 2.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Pennyblack DentalSwinton | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Marcin PiekaraLeigh | 2.9 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Worsley Dental CentreSwinton | 3.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (135 reviews) |
| The Tooth ArtistFarnworth | 3.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (18 reviews) |
| Bolton Road Dental CentreFarnworth | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (250 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Astley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Tyldesley, 0.4 miles west; the next are Leigh (1.9 miles west) and Walkden (2.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley | 1 | 0.4 miles west |
| Leigh | 2 | 1.9 miles west |
| Walkden | 1 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Swinton | 3 | 2.8 miles east |
| Farnworth | 3 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Manchester | 3 | 4.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Astley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr. in Radcliffe (5.0 from 524 reviews), 7.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Aligned OrthodonticsSwinton | 5.0 (439 reviews) | 4.8 miles east |
| Stretford Road Dental PracticeUrmston | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Renova DentalEccles | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Astley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wigan |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,141 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 36.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,895 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Wigan | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 85 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Wigan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Mary's Catholic High School — 0.7 miles Fred Longworth High School — 1.5 miles Bedford High School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,179 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 137 schools, 48,586 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Astley Dental Centre, Tyldesley — under a mile Greenlane Dental Practice, Leigh — 2 miles Nova Dental Studio, Walkden — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 88 within 10 miles, 208 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | M29 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Astley
The nearest practice to Astley is Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 88 practices, and within 20 there are 208.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Astley Dental Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Bolton Road Dental Centre (4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Astley list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Astley are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Astley
Borough of Wigan12 nearby locationsOrthodontic treatment options in Astley
Orthodontist in Astley: People weighing up braces or aligners in Astley can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Borough of Wigan.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Town Lane, Mosley Common, Parr Brow, Tyldesley, Shakerley, and Boothstown can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What we know about practices near Astley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Astley itself. The nearest we do hold are Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, under a mile away; Greenlane Dental Practice in Leigh, about 2 miles away; and Nova Dental Studio in Walkden, about 3 miles away.
Facts about Astley
The nearest other location we cover is Town Lane, around 1 km to the south-west.
The local picture in Astley
Astley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Astley. Census data puts 19.7% of Astley's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,141 residents in the neighbourhood around Astley, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Astley has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Astley are St Mary's Catholic High School (0.7 miles) and Fred Longworth High School (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 137 schools and 48,586 pupils in Astley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Astley's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Astley is about 9 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Orthodontic Treatments in Astley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Astley has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Astley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Astley — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Astley
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Astley helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Astley
Practices serving Astley differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. ONS classifies Astley as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Astley. Astley's under-16 share sits at 19.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 2,141 residents in Astley's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Borough of Wigan. Astley has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Astley are served by secondary schools including St Mary's Catholic High School (0.7 miles) and Fred Longworth High School (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Astley's Local Authority area covers 137 schools and 48,586 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Astley among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Astley is Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Astley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Astley
This part of the page places Astley, Borough of Wigan in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Town Lane, Mosley Common, Parr Brow, Tyldesley, Shakerley, and Boothstown for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Astley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Astley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Astley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Astley is Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, about 0.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Greenlane Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and Nova Dental Studio (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Astley?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Astley, 88 practices within 10 miles and 208 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Astley?
The nearest practice to Astley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Astley Dental Centre in Tyldesley, about 0.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Greenlane Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and Pennyblack Dental (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Astley, Borough of Wigan?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Astley, Borough of Wigan?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.