NHS Treatment in Great Horton at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 28.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.8% of 1,757 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington, Bradford — under a mile; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Co-op Academy Grange — 0.4 miles Dixons Kings Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 9 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.1% 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 Great Horton
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Great Horton, 79 practices within 10 and 134 practices within 20. The closest is Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington in Bradford, 0.7 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington, 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane GirlingtonBradford | 0.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (515 reviews) |
| HARICOVERT LTD T/AS TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBradford | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTHBradford | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| Dentistry At BD4Bradford | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (177 reviews) |
| Pearl DentalQueensbury | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (361 reviews) |
| Honesty Dental CareSaltaire | 3.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (148 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Great Horton with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Bradford, 0.7 miles south; the next are Queensbury (3.1 miles west) and Saltaire (3.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford | 5 | 0.7 miles south |
| Queensbury | 1 | 3.1 miles west |
| Saltaire | 1 | 3.7 miles north |
| Shipley | 2 | 3.7 miles north |
| Pudsey | 2 | 4.9 miles east |
| Halifax | 1 | 5.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Horton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental Suite in Shipley (5.0 from 37 reviews), 3.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 3.7 miles north |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane GirlingtonBradford | 4.9 (515 reviews) | 0.7 miles south |
| Pearl DentalQueensbury | 4.9 (361 reviews) | 3.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Great Horton, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, 4.4 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington, Bradford, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 9 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Great Horton are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Great Horton, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Bradford.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Great Horton
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. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Bradford vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Practices serving Great Horton differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By national deprivation ranking, Great Horton sits among the more deprived areas of England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Census 2021 counts 1,757 residents in the neighbourhood around Great Horton, 9.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 8.1% average across Bradford. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Great Horton is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 9 miles away. Great Horton is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Great Horton skews family-heavy: 28.2% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. The closest secondary schools to Great Horton are Co-op Academy Grange (0.4 miles) and Dixons Kings Academy (0.8 miles). 22 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 227 schools and 99,744 pupils across Great Horton's Local Authority. With 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Horton is better served than 92% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Great Horton itself. The nearest recorded are Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington in Bradford, under a mile away; Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about 3 miles away; and Muirhead & Associates Dental Practice in Shipley, about 3 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 vs Private Fees in Great Horton
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Private treatment in Great Horton 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Great Horton?
Many patients in Bradford wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
Early Orthodontic Assessment for Children in Great Horton
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Parents in Great Horton increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. A photo assessment is a gentle way to get an early steer before booking anything.
NHS Treatment for Children in Great Horton
Eligible children under 18 in Great Horton are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Am I Eligible for NHS Orthodontics in Great Horton?
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Bradford apply the same national criteria consistently. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Great Horton.
Eligibility in Great Horton — Local Context
NHS waiting times in Bradford are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Great Horton
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Horton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Horton is Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington in Bradford, about 0.7 miles to the south. The next closest are St. Luke’s Hospital (0.8 miles) and Southbrook Dental Practice (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Horton?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Great Horton, 79 practices within 10 miles and 134 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Horton?
The nearest practice to Great Horton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Rayner Dental Practice Whetley Lane Girlington in Bradford, about 0.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include HARICOVERT LTD T/AS TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (1.6 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS BRADFORD NORTH (2.2 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Great Horton?
OHID figures for this ICB show 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What kind of area is Great Horton?
ONS classifies Great Horton as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What county is Great Horton in?
Great Horton is in Bradford.
What towns are near Great Horton?
Haycliffe Hill, Little Horton, Wibsey Slack are within easy reach of Great Horton.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
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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