Orthodontic practices near Broad Colney
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Broad Colney, 76 practices within 10 and 298 practices within 20. The closest is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 2.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Dental SpecialistsSt Albans | 2.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (879 reviews) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 3.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 3.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) |
| ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESt Albans | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Maltings Dental SurgerySt Albans | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (1,236 reviews) |
| St Albans OrthodonticsSt Albans | 3.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (185 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 3.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 3.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broad Colney with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is St Albans, 2.9 miles north-west; the next are Borehamwood (3.7 miles south) and Shenley (3.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| St Albans | 11 | 2.9 miles north-west |
| Borehamwood | 2 | 3.7 miles south |
| Shenley | 1 | 3.8 miles south |
| Hatfield | 3 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Watford | 11 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Barnet | 2 | 5.7 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 Broad Colney
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre in St Albans (5.0 from 184 reviews), 3.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 3.4 miles north-west |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Iconic Smiles - CheshuntHatfield | 4.9 (1,129 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broad Colney at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St Albans |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,578 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,640 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 299th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Samuel Ryder Academy — 2.0 miles Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School — 2.6 miles The Marlborough Science Academy — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,048 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | UK Dental Specialists, St Albans — 3 miles Harley House Dental Practice, Borehamwood — 4 miles Orthoclinic, Shenley — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 76 within 10 miles, 298 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 Broad Colney
The nearest practice to Broad Colney is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, 2.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 76 practices, and within 20 there are 298.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: St Albans Orthodontics (3.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Broad Colney list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 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 Broad Colney are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broad Colney
Hertfordshire12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Broad Colney
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Broad Colney, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Hertfordshire.
A quick look at Broad Colney
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to London Colney, the closest linked location.
Broad Colney in context
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Broad Colney sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.5% of Broad Colney's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,578 residents in the neighbourhood around Broad Colney, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Broad Colney has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Broad Colney are Samuel Ryder Academy (2.0 miles) and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Broad Colney's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Broad Colney is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 15 miles away.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Broad Colney
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broad Colney. The closest on record are UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 3 miles away; Harley House Dental Practice in Borehamwood, about 4 miles away; and Orthoclinic in Shenley, about 4 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Broad Colney
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Broad Colney helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Broad Colney
Provision in Broad Colney varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Broad Colney sits within NHS Central East Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.5% of Broad Colney's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,578 residents in the neighbourhood around Broad Colney, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, Broad Colney is better served than 88% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Broad Colney attend schools such as Samuel Ryder Academy (2.0 miles) and Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School (2.6 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Broad Colney sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Broad Colney is about 15 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Broad Colney
Patients in Broad Colney have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Broad Colney
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broad Colney. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broad Colney
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broad Colney
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broad Colney often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broad Colney?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broad Colney is UK Dental Specialists in St Albans, about 2.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental Specialists St Albans (3.1 miles) and Victoria Dental Clinic (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broad Colney?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Broad Colney, 76 practices within 10 miles and 298 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broad Colney?
The nearest practice to Broad Colney that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ST ALBANS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 3.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The Maltings Dental Surgery (3.3 miles) and St Albans Orthodontics (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broad Colney, Hertfordshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broad Colney, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.