Orthodontic practices near Blackley
On our practice register: 28 practices within 5 miles of Blackley, 97 practices within 10 and 203 practices within 20. The closest is Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, 1.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackley Dental PracticeCrumpsall | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (208 reviews) |
| Oakley DentalManchester | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 2.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| The Park Dental PracticePrestwich | 2.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (31 reviews) |
| Love-Teeth Dental PracticeManchester | 2.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (592 reviews) |
| Victoria ClinicManchester | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (461 reviews) |
| Manchester Dental PracticeManchester | 2.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.1 (282 reviews) |
| Arndale Dental & Implant ClinicManchester | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (713 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crumpsall, 1.4 miles north-west; the next are Manchester (2.1 miles west) and Middleton (2.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crumpsall | 1 | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Manchester | 14 | 2.1 miles west |
| Middleton | 1 | 2.4 miles north |
| Prestwich | 2 | 2.4 miles west |
| Chadderton | 4 | 3.1 miles east |
| Droylsden | 1 | 3.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blackley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Stylist Dental Clinics in Manchester (5.0 from 1,026 reviews), 3.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Stylist Dental ClinicsManchester | 5.0 (1,026 reviews) | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-west |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Deansgate Dental StudioManchester | 4.9 (950 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Manchester |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 10,196 |
| Residents under 16 | 26.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,074 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 38.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,072 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 28 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within Manchester | 35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 49 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.2% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Manchester |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Co-op Academy Manchester — 0.8 miles Our Lady's RC High School — 1.2 miles Abraham Moss Community School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 18 schools, about 19,510 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 208 schools, 98,058 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Blackley Dental Practice, Crumpsall — 1 miles Oakley Dental, Manchester — 2 miles The Park Dental Practice, Prestwich — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 97 within 10 miles, 203 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | M9 |
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 Blackley
Blackley is 1.4 miles from Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 97 practices, and within 20 there are 203.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oakley Dental (2.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Manchester Dental Practice (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Blackley 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 Blackley are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackley
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Orthodontist in Blackley: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Blackley, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Manchester. Blackley — a market town with a population of around 10,196 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Blackley
Blackley — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Blackley skews family-heavy: 26.3% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.2% of the 2,074 residents in Blackley's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Manchester. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (28), Blackley has more choice than 95% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Blackley attend schools such as Co-op Academy Manchester (0.8 miles) and Our Lady's RC High School (1.2 miles). 18 secondary schools are within three miles. Blackley's Local Authority has 208 schools educating 98,058 pupils (DfE data). Blackley's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Blackley is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 4 miles away.
Local provider signals in Blackley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Blackley itself. The closest on record are Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, about a mile away; Oakley Dental in Manchester, about 2 miles away; and The Park Dental Practice in Prestwich, about 2 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Harpurhey, Alkrington Garden Village, Collyhurst, Higher Blackley, Rhodes, and Crumpsall if you are weighing up more than one location.
About Blackley
Blackley has a population of around 10,196, making it a market town within Manchester. Just around 1 km south-west, Harpurhey is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Blackley
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Blackley helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Blackley follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Blackley
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Blackley has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Blackley offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blackley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackley
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Blackley, Manchester. Nearby pages covering Harpurhey, Alkrington Garden Village, Collyhurst, Higher Blackley, Rhodes, and Crumpsall may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Blackley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackley is Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, about 1.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Oakley Dental (2.1 miles) and SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackley?
Our register has 28 practices within 5 miles of Blackley, 97 practices within 10 miles and 203 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackley?
The nearest practice to Blackley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, about 1.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Oakley Dental (2.1 miles) and Arndale Dental & Implant Clinic (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackley, Manchester?
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 Blackley, Manchester?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.