Orthodontic practices near Hockley
On our practice register: 34 practices within 5 miles of Hockley, 99 practices within 10 and 177 practices within 20. The closest is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, 1.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hampton DentalBirmingham | 1.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 1.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (452 reviews) |
| St Paul's Square Dental PracticeBirmingham | 1.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (125 reviews) |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 1.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (125 reviews) |
| Dr Clear Aligners BirminghamBirmingham | 1.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (55 reviews) |
| Twelve DentalBirmingham | 1.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (275 reviews) |
| St Johns Dental PracticeBirmingham | 1.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (116 reviews) |
| MiSmile BirminghamBirmingham | 1.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (487 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hockley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Birmingham, 1.0 miles south-east; the next are Smethwick (2.5 miles south-west) and Bartley Green (2.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 14 | 1.0 miles south-east |
| Smethwick | 2 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Bartley Green | 2 | 2.7 miles south-west |
| West Bromwich | 5 | 3.1 miles north |
| Walsall | 1 | 4.2 miles north |
| Washwood Heath | 2 | 4.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hockley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth & Face in Birmingham (5.0 from 452 reviews), 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 1.1 miles south |
| Boldmere Dental Practice LtdSutton Coldfield | 5.0 (260 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-east |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Signature OrthodonticsSmethwick | 4.9 (357 reviews) | 2.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hockley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Birmingham |
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull 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 |
| Population | 13,919 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,433 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.4% aged 16 to 24 and 38.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 44.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,276 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 32 practices, more than 96% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Birmingham | 55th closest to an orthodontic practice of 111 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 8.2% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Birmingham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King Edward VI Handsworth School — 0.2 miles Nishkam High School — 0.6 miles King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 33 schools, about 30,335 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 501 schools, 210,486 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Great Hampton Dental, Birmingham — 1 miles Central Orthodontics, Smethwick — 2 miles Harborne Dental Practice, Bartley Green — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 99 within 10 miles, 177 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B20 |
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 Hockley
The nearest practice to Hockley is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 99 practices, and within 20 there are 177.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Clear Aligners Birmingham (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Hockley list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Hockley are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Dental Practice in Birmingham, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hockley
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Explore braces and aligners in Hockley
Orthodontist in Hockley: This page was put together for people in Hockley who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Hockley with the wider City and Borough of Birmingham area. Hockley — a market town with a population of around 13,919 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Hockley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hockley itself. The nearest recorded are Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, about a mile away; Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 2 miles away; and Harborne Dental Practice in Bartley Green, about 3 miles away.
The local picture in Hockley
Hockley is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hockley, 8% of the 1,433 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 8.2% average across City and Borough of Birmingham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (32), Hockley has more choice than 96% of towns in England. Regionally, 26.9% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Hockley are served by secondary schools including King Edward VI Handsworth School (0.2 miles) and Nishkam High School (0.6 miles). 33 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 501 schools and 210,486 pupils in Hockley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Hockley falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Hockley is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Gib Heath, Lozells, Brookfields, Birchfield, New Town Row, and Winson Green.
Hockley in numbers
Hockley has a population of around 13,919, making it a market town within City and Borough of Birmingham. The nearest other location we cover is Gib Heath, under 1 km to the west.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hockley
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hockley can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Hockley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hockley
The orthodontic landscape in Hockley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hockley
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hockley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hockley
These local links are here for anyone comparing Hockley, City and Borough of Birmingham against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Gib Heath, Lozells, Brookfields, Birchfield, New Town Row, and Winson Green.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hockley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hockley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hockley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hockley is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, about 1.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Teeth & Face (1.1 miles) and St Paul's Square Dental Practice (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hockley?
Our register has 34 practices within 5 miles of Hockley, 99 practices within 10 miles and 177 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hockley?
The nearest practice to Hockley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Dental Practice in Birmingham, about 1.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Polski Ortodonta Birmingham (2.0 miles) and EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hockley, City and Borough of Birmingham?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hockley, City and Borough of Birmingham?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.