Orthodontic practices near Barkby
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Barkby, 44 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 2.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearly OrthodonticsLeicester | 2.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (401 reviews) |
| The Windsor Dental PracticeLeicester | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Doncaster Road Dental PracticeLeicester | 3.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (457 reviews) |
| Smile Zone Dental Practice Leicester - Teeth Whitening | Invisalign | Smile Makeover | VeneersLeicester | 3.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (369 reviews) |
| Willowbrook Dental Practice, LeicesterHumberstone | 3.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (163 reviews) |
| Smile Care Dental ClinicLeicester | 3.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Carisbrooke Dental PracticeLeicester | 4.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (409 reviews) |
| 44 Dental CareLeicester | 4.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Barkby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leicester, 2.4 miles south; the next are Humberstone (3.3 miles south-west) and Quorndon (5.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leicester | 19 | 2.4 miles south |
| Humberstone | 1 | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Quorndon | 1 | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Evington | 2 | 5.6 miles south |
| Barrow upon Soar | 1 | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Wigston Magna | 3 | 6.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Barkby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Oakdale Dental in Leicester (5.0 from 803 reviews), 5.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-west |
| The DentalistLoughborough | 5.0 (467 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-west |
| The Dental & Cosmetic ClinicBlaby | 5.0 (333 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Lux Dental LoughboroughQuorndon | 5.0 (277 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Barkby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Charnwood |
| NHS dental services | NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,978 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 35.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 97 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Leicestershire | 82nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 343 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Leicestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Roundhill Academy — 1.4 miles Wreake Valley Academy — 1.6 miles Orchard Mead Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,430 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clearly Orthodontics, Leicester — 2 miles Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester, Humberstone — 3 miles Lux Dental Loughborough, Quorndon — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 44 within 10 miles, 78 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 Barkby
Barkby is 2.4 miles from Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 44 practices, and within 20 there are 78.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clearly Orthodontics (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Glen Dental (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Barkby list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Barkby are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Barkby
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Orthodontist in Barkby: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Barkby keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Leicestershire.
Local provider signals in Barkby
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Barkby. The nearest recorded are Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 2 miles away; Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester in Humberstone, about 3 miles away; and Lux Dental Loughborough in Quorndon, about 6 miles away.
Area profile for Barkby
Barkby — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 21.3% of Barkby's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,978 residents in the neighbourhood around Barkby, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Leicestershire. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Barkby is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Barkby are served by secondary schools including The Roundhill Academy (1.4 miles) and Wreake Valley Academy (1.6 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Barkby among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Barkby is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Barkby at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Syston, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Syston, Humberstone Garden, Nether Hall, East Goscote, Queniborough, and Thurmaston follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The Orthodontic Journey in Barkby
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Barkby
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Areas We Cover Around Barkby
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Frequently Asked Questions in Barkby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barkby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barkby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barkby is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 2.4 miles to the south. The next closest are The Windsor Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Doncaster Road Dental Practice (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Barkby?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Barkby, 44 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barkby?
The nearest practice to Barkby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Clearly Orthodontics in Leicester, about 2.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include The Windsor Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Doncaster Road Dental Practice (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barkby, Leicestershire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Barkby, Leicestershire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.