Orthodontic practices near Harewood Park
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Harewood Park, 19 practices within 10 and 99 practices within 20. The closest is Pontefract Hospital, 0.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract HospitalPontefract | 0.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.0 (201 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - PontefractPontefract | 0.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (59 reviews) |
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (937 reviews) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant StudioPontefract | 0.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (510 reviews) |
| Armstrong and HaireCastleford | 3.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (184 reviews) |
| The Mount Dental PracticeLow Ackworth | 3.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.9 (18 reviews) |
| garforth dental - Invisalign LeedsGarforth | 8.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (782 reviews) |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 8.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (185 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Harewood Park with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontefract, 0.3 miles west; the next are Castleford (3.4 miles north-west) and Low Ackworth (3.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract | 4 | 0.3 miles west |
| Castleford | 1 | 3.4 miles north-west |
| Low Ackworth | 1 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Garforth | 1 | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Wakefield | 12 | 8.1 miles west |
| Scholes | 1 | 9.2 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 Harewood Park
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pontefract Dental Care (5.0 from 937 reviews), 0.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pontefract Dental CarePontefract | 5.0 (937 reviews) | 0.5 miles west |
| Northgate DentalWakefield | 5.0 (185 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
| Smile Design StudioWakefield | 5.0 (116 reviews) | 8.3 miles west |
| Space DentalWakefield | 4.9 (1,305 reviews) | 8.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Harewood Park at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,782 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 33.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,345 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 9th closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ark the King's School — 0.8 miles Ark Carleton High School — 0.9 miles The Featherstone Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,954 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Pontefract Hospital, Pontefract — under a mile Armstrong and Haire, Castleford — 3 miles The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 99 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 Harewood Park
Harewood Park has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Pontefract Hospital is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 99.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One Smile Dental - Pontefract (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 20 of the practices around Harewood Park list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Harewood Park are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Harewood Park
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Local orthodontic treatment in Harewood Park
Orthodontist in Harewood Park: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Harewood Park often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across City and Borough of Wakefield, not just Harewood Park.
Harewood Park in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Chequerfield is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Harewood Park
Harewood Park is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Harewood Park. 20.3% of Harewood Park's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 1,782 residents in Harewood Park's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Wakefield. Harewood Park has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Harewood Park are Ark the King's School (0.8 miles) and Ark Carleton High School (0.9 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 155 schools and 57,141 pupils in Harewood Park's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Harewood Park's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Harewood Park is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 13 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Chequerfield, Pontefract, Willow Park, Lady Balk, Marl Pits, and Ferrybridge if you are weighing up more than one location.
What local practice data suggests in Harewood Park
There is no orthodontist on our records in Harewood Park itself. The closest on record are Pontefract Hospital, under a mile away; Armstrong and Haire in Castleford, about 3 miles away; and The Mount Dental Practice in Low Ackworth, about 4 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Harewood Park
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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All Orthodontic Options in Harewood Park Explained
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Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Harewood Park offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Harewood Park. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Harewood Park
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Frequently Asked Questions in Harewood Park
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Harewood Park often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Harewood Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Harewood Park is Pontefract Hospital, about 0.3 miles to the west. The next closest are One Smile Dental - Pontefract (0.4 miles) and Pontefract Dental Care (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Harewood Park?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Harewood Park, 19 practices within 10 miles and 99 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Harewood Park?
The nearest practice to Harewood Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, about 0.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Pontefract Dental Care (0.5 miles) and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio (0.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Harewood Park, City and Borough of Wakefield?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Harewood Park, City and Borough of Wakefield?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.