Costs in Fenchurch 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 | Clear Braces Direct, Islington — under a mile; 24 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Clear Braces Direct, Islington — under a mile; 16 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 78 within 5 miles, 183 within 10, 377 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 20.2% aged 16 to 24 and 57.3% aged 25 to 49 of 1,622 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Greater London | 291st closest to a practice of 973 places in the county; the county median is 0.7 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 Fenchurch Street that list payment plans
On our practice register: 78 practices within 5 miles of Fenchurch Street, 183 practices within 10 and 377 practices within 20. The closest is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, 0.5 miles west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Clear Braces Direct, 0.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 0.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
| NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTDLondon | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 0.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
| The BraceSpitalfields | 0.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (722 reviews) |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 1.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| ANTONIO D'APUZZOLondon | 1.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fenchurch Street with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Islington, 0.5 miles west; the next are London (0.5 miles south) and Barbican (0.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Islington | 4 | 0.5 miles west |
| London | 10 | 0.5 miles south |
| Barbican | 2 | 0.6 miles north-west |
| Spitalfields | 1 | 0.6 miles north |
| Peckham | 1 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Holborn | 1 | 1.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fenchurch Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is One Dental - Camberwell in Brixton (5.0 from 287 reviews), 2.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| One Dental - CamberwellBrixton | 5.0 (287 reviews) | 2.8 miles south |
| UK SmileLondon | 5.0 (203 reviews) | 2.6 miles west |
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
| London Clear BracesHolborn | 5.0 (16 reviews) | 1.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Fenchurch Street, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Clear Braces Direct, the nearest practice on our register (under a mile away, about 0.7 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 | £5 to £10 | £1,505 to £3,510 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £10 | £2,005 to £4,510 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £10 | £4,005 to £8,010 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £1,500 to £5,500 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £2,500 to £5,500 |
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 Fenchurch Street
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Clear Braces Direct, Islington (under a mile) | The Brace (under a mile); ANTONIO D'APUZZO (1.1 miles) | 13 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Clear Braces Direct, Islington (under a mile) | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (under a mile); The Brace (under a mile) | 16 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD, London (under a mile) | Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (1 miles); Whites Dental Waterloo (1.2 miles) | 15 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Clear Braces Direct, Islington (under a mile) | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (under a mile); The Brace (under a mile) | 24 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Clear Braces Direct, Islington (under a mile) | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (under a mile); The Brace (under a mile) | 21 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Clear Braces Direct, Islington (under a mile) | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (under a mile); The Brace (under a mile) | 17 |
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 Fenchurch Street runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
Cost Context for Fenchurch Street
Private full fixed brace treatment in Fenchurch 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.
There's no orthodontist on record in Fenchurch Street itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Fenchurch Street as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Fenchurch Street sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fenchurch Street's under-16 share, 4.5%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,622 residents in the neighbourhood around Fenchurch Street, 2.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (73), Fenchurch Street has more choice than 99% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 31% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Fenchurch Street attend schools such as Mulberry Academy London Dock (0.6 miles) and London Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles). 57 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 6 schools and 2,891 pupils across Fenchurch Street's Local Authority. Fenchurch Street sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fenchurch Street is under a mile from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. See local practice availability in Fenchurch 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 Fenchurch Street
Most private orthodontic practices in Fenchurch 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.
Typical Orthodontic Costs in Fenchurch Street
Here's how private treatment costs typically stack up in Fenchurch Street:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Fenchurch Street. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Fenchurch Street — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Fenchurch Street
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fenchurch Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fenchurch Street is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, about 0.5 miles to the west. The next closest are NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD (0.5 miles) and ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fenchurch Street?
Our register has 78 practices within 5 miles of Fenchurch Street, 183 practices within 10 miles and 377 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Fenchurch Street offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Fenchurch Street that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Clear Braces Direct in Islington, about 0.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (0.6 miles) and The Brace (0.6 miles).
Which NHS body covers Fenchurch Street for dental care?
Fenchurch Street sits within NHS North East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Which county covers Fenchurch Street?
Fenchurch Street is in Greater London.
Is Fenchurch Street a family area?
Census data puts 4.5% of Fenchurch Street's population at under 16.
What towns are near Fenchurch Street?
Portsoken, Billingsgate, Cannon Street are within easy reach of Fenchurch Street.
Are there hidden costs in orthodontic treatment?
Potential hidden costs include: retainers (if not included in the fee), refinements for aligner treatment, mid-treatment X-rays, emergency appointments for breakages, and fees for extended treatment beyond the original plan. Ask for a full itemised quote before starting.
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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