NHS Treatment in Crossdale Street at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of 1,388 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 16.5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cromer Academy — 1.0 miles Sheringham High School — 5.0 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Crossdale Street
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 listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care, 16.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 16.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 17.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 19.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Corner House DentalNorwich | 19.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (632 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist NorwichNorwich | 19.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (763 reviews) |
| NR2 Dental StudioNorwich | 19.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (115 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 NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Costessey, 16.5 miles south; the next are Norwich (17.4 miles south) and Postwick (19.3 miles south).
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 Riverside Dental Practice, Dentist Norwich (4.9 from 763 reviews), 19.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Crossdale Street, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is mydentist, 8.3 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care, Costessey, 16.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Crossdale Street are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Crossdale Street follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Norfolk.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Crossdale Street
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. How long NHS treatment takes to start in Norfolk depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
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. Crossdale Street's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. 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. NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crossdale Street. Crossdale Street's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Census figures show 14.6% of the local population is under 16. The closest secondary schools to Crossdale Street are Cromer Academy (1.0 miles) and Sheringham High School (5.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. People in Crossdale Street usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 17 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Crossdale Street itself. The nearest recorded are Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16 miles away; Hellesdon Dental Care in Norwich, about 17 miles away; and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister in Postwick, about 19 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Crossdale Street
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Crossdale Street trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Waiting Times in Crossdale Street
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Norfolk vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment 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.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crossdale Street?
The nearest practice to Crossdale Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 16.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (17.4 miles) and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister (19.3 miles).
What kind of area is Crossdale Street?
By ONS classification, Crossdale Street falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city.
Which NHS body covers Crossdale Street for dental care?
Crossdale Street sits within NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How many families live in Crossdale Street?
Census data puts 14.6% of Crossdale Street's population at under 16.
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.
Can adults access NHS orthodontics in Crossdale Street?
Very limited in Norfolk — generally only jaw surgery patients or exceptional functional cases qualify. Private funding covers most adult treatment.
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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