Orthodontic practices near Athersley North
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Athersley North, 20 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, 1.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 1.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 2.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 4.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Advance Dental CareWakefield | 5.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (357 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| Space DentalWakefield | 6.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Athersley North with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnsley, 1.4 miles west; the next are Wakefield (1.9 miles south) and Low Ackworth (6.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 4 | 1.4 miles west |
| Wakefield | 12 | 1.9 miles south |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Middlestown | 1 | 8.5 miles north-west |
| Pontefract | 4 | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Dewsbury | 4 | 10.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Athersley North
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 10.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 7.2 miles north |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 6.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Athersley North at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Barnsley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 30% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,500 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Barnsley | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 98 places in the county (the county median is 2.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Barnsley |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School — 0.5 miles Outwood Academy Carlton — 1.0 miles Horizon Community College — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,377 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mapplewell Dental Centre, Barnsley — 1 miles Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 2 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 120 within 20 miles |
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 Athersley North
The nearest practice to Athersley North is Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Trinity House Orthodontics (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Mount Dental Practice (6.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Athersley North list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles 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 Athersley North are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Athersley North
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What local practice data suggests in Athersley North
There is no orthodontist on our records in Athersley North itself. The nearest recorded are Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about a mile away; Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 2 miles away; and The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 6 miles away.
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Related pages for Athersley South, New Lodge, Smithies, Honeywell, Monk Bretton, and Notton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Athersley North
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Athersley North sits within NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 21.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,695 residents in the neighbourhood around Athersley North, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Barnsley. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Athersley North is better served than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Athersley North are Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School (0.5 miles) and Outwood Academy Carlton (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Athersley North falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Athersley North is about 14 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Athersley North at a glance
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Athersley South, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Athersley North
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Athersley North
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The Orthodontic Journey in Athersley North
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Athersley North
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Areas We Cover Around Athersley North
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Frequently Asked Questions in Athersley North
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Athersley North often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Athersley North?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Athersley North is Mapplewell Dental Centre in Barnsley, about 1.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Barnsley Hospital (1.9 miles) and Trinity House Orthodontics (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Athersley North?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Athersley North, 20 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Athersley North?
The nearest practice to Athersley North that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 1.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (4.9 miles) and Advance Dental Care (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Athersley North, Barnsley?
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 Athersley North, Barnsley?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.