Orthodontic practices near Down Street
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Down Street, 22 practices within 10 and 81 practices within 20. The closest is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 2.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICSUckfield | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Perrymount ClinicHaywards Heath | 6.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (226 reviews) |
| dentalessence Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 7.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (563 reviews) |
| Dr Sami ButtHaywards Heath | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| S3 Dental Haywards HeathHaywards Heath | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (761 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS LTDHaywards Heath | 7.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Gresham Dental PracticeHaywards Heath | 7.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Mary Yates OrthodonticsHaywards Heath | 7.5 miles west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Down Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Uckfield, 2.4 miles south-east; the next are Haywards Heath (6.7 miles west) and Burgess Hill (8.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Uckfield | 1 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Haywards Heath | 8 | 6.7 miles west |
| Burgess Hill | 6 | 8.8 miles west |
| East Grinstead | 8 | 9.0 miles north |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 6 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Crawley | 1 | 12.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Down Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Burgess Hill Dental (5.0 from 369 reviews), 8.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burgess Hill DentalBurgess Hill | 5.0 (369 reviews) | 8.9 miles west |
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 12.9 miles north-east |
| NEYO Dental SpecialistsBurgess Hill | 5.0 (210 reviews) | 8.8 miles west |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Down Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wealden |
| NHS dental services | NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,834 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 75 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within East Sussex | 69th closest to an orthodontic practice of 378 places in the county (the county median is 5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in East Sussex |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Uckfield College — 2.5 miles Chailey School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,671 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS, Uckfield — 2 miles The Perrymount Clinic, Haywards Heath — 7 miles NEYO Dental Specialists, Burgess Hill — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 81 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 Down Street
The nearest practice to Down Street is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 81.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: S3 Dental Haywards Heath (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Sami Butt (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Down Street list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Down Street are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Down Street
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Facts about Down Street
Horney Common is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Down Street.
Local provider signals in Down Street
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Down Street itself. The closest on record are CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2 miles away; The Perrymount Clinic in Haywards Heath, about 7 miles away; and NEYO Dental Specialists in Burgess Hill, about 9 miles away.
The local picture in Down Street
Officially, Down Street is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Down Street falls under NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Down Street's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,834 residents in Down Street's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across East Sussex. The closest secondary schools to Down Street are Uckfield College (2.5 miles) and Chailey School (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Down Street is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Down Street is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 35 miles away.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Horney Common, Dodd's Hill, Splayne's Green, Cackle Street, Dodd's Bottom, and Piltdown.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Down Street
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Areas We Cover Around Down Street
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Frequently Asked Questions in Down Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Down Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Down Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Down Street is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Perrymount Clinic (6.7 miles) and dentalessence Haywards Heath (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Down Street?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Down Street, 22 practices within 10 miles and 81 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Down Street?
The nearest practice to Down Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CHESTNUT HOUSE ORTHODONTICS in Uckfield, about 2.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include dentalessence Haywards Heath (7.0 miles) and Dr Sami Butt (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Down Street, East Sussex?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Down Street, East Sussex?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.