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Orthodontic practices near City of Westminster

On our practice register: 85 practices within 5 miles of City of Westminster, 197 practices within 10 and 370 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, under 0.1 miles.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Buckingham Gate OrthodonticsBatterseaunder 0.1 miles–✓✓4.6 (1,518 reviews)
UK SmileLondon0.1 miles south-east––✓5.0 (203 reviews)
Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea0.4 miles south-west✓✓✓5.0 (106 reviews)
London Dental StudioCity of Westminster0.5 miles south–––4.6 (522 reviews)
SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINICLondon1.1 miles north✓–––
Knightsbridge DentistChelsea1.2 miles west–––5.0 (137 reviews)
Dr Ektor Grammatopoulos OrthodonticsLondon1.2 miles north––✓4.9 (206 reviews)
Origin OrthodonticsLondon1.3 miles north–✓✓5.0 (85 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to City of Westminster with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Battersea, under 0.1 miles; the next are London (0.1 miles south-east) and City of Westminster (0.5 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Battersea5under 0.1 miles
London140.1 miles south-east
City of Westminster10.5 miles south
Chelsea11.2 miles west
Soho41.3 miles north
Holborn11.5 miles north-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of City of Westminster

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is UK Smile in London (5.0 from 203 reviews), 0.1 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
UK SmileLondon5.0 (203 reviews)0.1 miles south-east
Knightsbridge DentistChelsea5.0 (137 reviews)1.2 miles west
Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea5.0 (106 reviews)0.4 miles south-west
SW3 DentalBattersea5.0 (93 reviews)1.8 miles south-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

City of Westminster at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaWestminster
NHS dental servicesNHS West and North London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population247,614
Residents under 165% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,466 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally1.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally28.4% aged 16 to 24 and 40.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car66% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre1,231 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health6.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles84 practices, more than 99% of towns in England
Access within Greater London1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county1.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 2 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWestminster City School — 0.1 miles
The Grey Coat Hospital — 0.4 miles
Academy21 — 0.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles36 schools, about 29,577 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area84 schools, 28,683 pupils (DfE)
Orthodontic practices on record1
Practices within 10 and 20 miles197 within 10 miles, 370 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 City of Westminster

City of Westminster has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Buckingham Gate Orthodontics in Battersea is under 0.1 miles away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 197 practices, and within 20 there are 370.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Buckingham Gate Orthodontics (under 0.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic (1.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around City of Westminster list clear aligners, the nearest under 0.1 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around City of Westminster are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Boston Orthodontics Belgravia in Battersea, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 2 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In City of Westminster

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Local orthodontic treatment in City of Westminster

Orthodontist in City of Westminster: Before booking anything in City of Westminster, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Greater London. City of Westminster — a city with a population of around 247,614 — is covered on this page specifically.

The local picture in City of Westminster

City of Westminster's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. City of Westminster sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 5% of residents under 16, City of Westminster skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,466 residents in the neighbourhood around City of Westminster, 1.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (84), City of Westminster has more choice than 99% of towns in England. Families in City of Westminster are served by secondary schools including Westminster City School (0.1 miles) and The Grey Coat Hospital (0.4 miles). 36 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 28,683 pupils across City of Westminster's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks City of Westminster among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to City of Westminster is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 2 miles away.

Widen your local search

If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Pimlico, Soho, St James's, West End, Westminster Abbey, and Belgravia may also help.

Useful local orthodontic context for City of Westminster

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to City of Westminster or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include London Dental Studio.

About City of Westminster

With a population of roughly 247,614, City of Westminster is a city within Greater London. Just under 1 km east, Westminster Abbey is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in City of Westminster

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in City of Westminster can feel overwhelming at first. 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. People from Westminster Abbey, Pimlico and Soho regularly visit orthodontists in City of Westminster.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in City of Westminster

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in City of Westminster

Many people in City of Westminster delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Westminster Abbey, Pimlico and Soho regularly visit orthodontists in City of Westminster.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in City of Westminster

There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering City of Westminster. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, City of Westminster sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 5% of City of Westminster's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around City of Westminster, 1.6% of the 1,466 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. City of Westminster has 84 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. Families in City of Westminster are served by secondary schools including Westminster City School (0.1 miles) and The Grey Coat Hospital (0.4 miles). 36 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 28,683 pupils across City of Westminster's Local Authority. City of Westminster's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to City of Westminster is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Westminster Abbey, Pimlico, and Soho regularly make use of City of Westminster's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around City of Westminster. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in City of Westminster

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in City of Westminster often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to City of Westminster?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to City of Westminster is Buckingham Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, about under 0.1 miles away. The next closest are UK Smile (0.1 miles) and Boston Orthodontics Belgravia (0.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near City of Westminster?

Our register has 85 practices within 5 miles of City of Westminster, 197 practices within 10 miles and 370 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near City of Westminster?

The nearest practice to City of Westminster that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Boston Orthodontics Belgravia in Battersea, about 0.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (1.1 miles) and Bass Orthodontics (1.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in City of Westminster, Greater London?

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 City of Westminster, Greater London?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleCity of Westminster, Greater London Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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