NHS Treatment in Hampstead Town at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of 1,271 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre, London — 1.1 miles; 15 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | William Ellis School — 0.9 miles Parliament Hill School — 0.9 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.6% 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 Hampstead Town
On our practice register: 71 practices within 5 miles of Hampstead Town, 176 practices within 10 and 387 practices within 20. The closest is Hampstead Orthodontic Practice in Highbury, 0.5 miles south-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre, 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic CentreLondon | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| [le] dentalKilburn | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (238 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATELondon | 1.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
| ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLondon | 1.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
| Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | HygienistKilburn | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (647 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS CRICKLEWOODLondon | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hampstead Town with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is London, 1.1 miles south; the next are Kilburn (1.2 miles south-west) and Muswell Hill (2.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 12 | 1.1 miles south |
| Kilburn | 2 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Muswell Hill | 1 | 2.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hampstead Town
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is [le] dental in Kilburn (5.0 from 238 reviews), 1.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| [le] dentalKilburn | 5.0 (238 reviews) | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic CentreLondon | 4.9 (129 reviews) | 1.1 miles south |
| The London Smile ClinicLondon | 4.8 (309 reviews) | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Smile Matters DentistsMuswell Hill | 4.8 (280 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Hampstead Town, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Dental Perfection, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre, London, 1.1 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Hampstead Town are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Hampstead Town follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Hampstead Town
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 Greater London depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
No orthodontic practice covers Hampstead Town directly, though Dental Perfection (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. National deprivation data ranks Hampstead Town among England's less deprived areas. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,271 residents in Hampstead Town's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London. The nearest university dental hospital to Hampstead Town is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hampstead Town. ONS classifies Hampstead Town as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census figures show 19.7% of the local population is under 16. Secondary-age pupils near Hampstead Town attend schools such as William Ellis School (0.9 miles) and Parliament Hill School (0.9 miles). 36 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 89 schools and 28,805 pupils in Hampstead Town's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Hampstead Town has 70 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hampstead Town itself. The nearest we do hold are Hampstead Orthodontic Practice in Highbury, under a mile away; Malmin Orthodontics in Kilburn, about a mile away; and The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry, about a mile 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.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Hampstead Town?
Many patients in Greater London 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.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Hampstead Town
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Hampstead Town costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Hampstead Town
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Eligibility in Hampstead Town — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Greater London depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Hampstead Town
Children's orthodontics in Hampstead Town covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Parents in Hampstead Town increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Hampstead Town
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hampstead Town?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hampstead Town is Hampstead Orthodontic Practice in Highbury, about 0.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Malmin Orthodontics (1.0 miles) and The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hampstead Town?
Our register has 71 practices within 5 miles of Hampstead Town, 176 practices within 10 miles and 387 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hampstead Town?
The nearest practice to Hampstead Town that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre in London, about 1.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include [le] dental (1.2 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTIC HIGHGATE (1.3 miles).
What kind of area is Hampstead Town?
By ONS classification, Hampstead Town falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What towns are near Hampstead Town?
Highgate, Frognal and Fitzjohns, Belsize are within easy reach of Hampstead Town.
How many schools are in Hampstead Town's area?
Hampstead Town's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 28,805 pupils (DfE data).
How many families live in Hampstead Town?
19.7% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
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.
NHS Treatment Across Greater London
Explore nhs treatment information for other towns and cities in Greater London — all with dedicated local pages and online assessment access: