Costs in Crossdale Street at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 16.5 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, Norwich — 17.4 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 0 within 10, 12 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 of 1,388 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Access within Norfolk | 810th closest to a practice of 868 places in the county; the county median is 9 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Crossdale Street that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Crossdale Street; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 16.5 miles south. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, 17.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 16.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 17.3 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 17.4 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 17.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 18.8 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 19.1 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crossdale Street with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Costessey, 16.5 miles south; the next are Norwich (17.3 miles south) and Postwick (19.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey | 1 | 16.5 miles south |
| Norwich | 12 | 17.3 miles south |
| Postwick | 1 | 19.3 miles south |
| Ashwellthorpe | 1 | 25.1 miles south |
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 27.1 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 Crossdale Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is ICONIC DENT in Norwich (5.0 from 59 reviews), 19.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 5.0 (59 reviews) | 19.1 miles south |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 4.9 (763 reviews) | 19.7 miles south |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 4.9 (632 reviews) | 19.6 miles south |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 19.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Crossdale Street, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Drayton Dental Care, the nearest practice on our register (16.5 miles away, about 21.5 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £195 to £385 | £1,695 to £3,885 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £195 to £385 | £2,195 to £4,885 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £195 to £385 | £4,195 to £8,385 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £115 to £195 | £1,615 to £5,695 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £115 to £195 | £2,615 to £5,695 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Crossdale Street
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (19.7 miles) | none other | 1 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (17.4 miles) | Corner House Dental (19.6 miles); Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (19.7 miles) | 3 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey (16.5 miles) | Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (17.4 miles); John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister (19.3 miles) | 6 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey (16.5 miles) | Hellesdon Dental Care (17.3 miles); Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (17.4 miles) | 12 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey (16.5 miles) | Hellesdon Dental Care (17.3 miles); Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (17.4 miles) | 9 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients), Norwich (17.4 miles) | John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister (19.3 miles); Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (19.7 miles) | 3 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in Crossdale Street runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Cost Context for Crossdale Street
Private full fixed brace treatment in Crossdale Street typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
No orthodontic practice covers Crossdale Street directly, though mydentist (about 8 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Crossdale Street falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crossdale Street falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,388 residents in the neighbourhood around Crossdale Street, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Norfolk. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crossdale Street; the nearest is about 17 miles away. Families in Crossdale Street are served by secondary schools including Cromer Academy (1.0 miles) and Sheringham High School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Crossdale Street's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. See local practice availability in Crossdale Street → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Paying for Orthodontic Treatment in Crossdale Street
Most private orthodontic practices in Crossdale Street offer payment plans — typically 0% or low-interest monthly instalments spread over the course of treatment (usually 12–24 months). This makes private treatment much more financially accessible. A deposit of 10–25% of the total fee is usually required to start treatment, with the balance spread over equal monthly payments.
Always check whether the payment plan is in-house (directly with the practice) or through a finance provider such as Chrysalis Finance or Medenta. In-house plans typically have no credit check; third-party finance plans involve a formal credit application.
What You're Actually Paying For
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
Number of arches should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
Retainers are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads vary across Crossdale Street — higher-rent locations charge more, which is exactly why comparing a few local quotes pays off.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Crossdale Street
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crossdale Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crossdale Street is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (17.3 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (17.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crossdale Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crossdale Street, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 16.5 miles away.
Which practices near Crossdale Street offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Crossdale Street that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich, about 17.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Corner House Dental (19.6 miles) and Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (19.7 miles).
How many families live in Crossdale Street?
14.6% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
How deprived is Crossdale Street compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Crossdale Street is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Crossdale Street?
Nearby towns include Suffield Park, Thorpe Market, Frogshall.
Which NHS body covers Crossdale Street for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Crossdale Street falls under NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board.
How much do NHS braces cost?
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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