NHS Treatment in Holt Park 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of 1,475 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, Leeds — 2 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ralph Thoresby School — 0.4 miles Lawnswood School — 1.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — about 4 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% 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 Holt Park
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Holt Park, 58 practices within 10 and 117 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, 1.4 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, 2.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 2.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 4.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| New Smile Dental CareLeeds | 4.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (155 reviews) |
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 4.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (576 reviews) |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Holt Park with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Leeds, 2.0 miles south; the next are Horsforth (2.4 miles south-west) and Pudsey (4.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 5 | 2.0 miles south |
| Horsforth | 1 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Pudsey | 2 | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Guiseley | 1 | 4.8 miles west |
| Bradford | 1 | 5.3 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 Holt Park
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Farsley Dental Practice in Pudsey (4.9 from 576 reviews), 4.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farsley Dental PracticePudsey | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 2.0 miles south |
| Clarendon Dental SpaLeeds | 4.8 (3,876 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in BradfordBradford | 4.8 (662 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Holt Park, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Burton Croft Dental Care, 2.5 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, 2 miles 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 4 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Holt Park 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.
The NHS orthodontic pathway in Holt Park focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Understanding its limits helps families in Holt Park plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Holt Park
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. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in City and Borough of Leeds differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Holt Park. Holt Park's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,475 residents in Holt Park's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across City and Borough of Leeds. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Holt Park is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 4 miles away. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Holt Park. Officially, Holt Park is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. 16.3% of Holt Park's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Families in Holt Park are served by secondary schools including Ralph Thoresby School (0.4 miles) and Lawnswood School (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Holt Park's Local Authority area covers 296 schools and 135,588 pupils, according to DfE figures. Holt Park has 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Holt Park itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, about a mile away; Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about 2 miles away; and Smile Provide Clear Aligners in Yeadon, about 4 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 Orthodontic Costs in Holt Park
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Holt Park costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Holt Park?
Many patients in City and Borough of Leeds 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.
Children's Orthodontics in Holt Park
Children's orthodontics in Holt Park covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Parents in Holt Park 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.
NHS Treatment for Children in Holt Park
Eligible children under 18 in Holt Park 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 Holt Park?
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Holt Park comes down to a structured assessment. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Holt Park.
Eligibility in Holt Park — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in City and Borough of Leeds depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Holt Park
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Holt Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Holt Park is Smile Clinic North Leeds in Horsforth, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (2.0 miles) and Ivory Dental (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Holt Park?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Holt Park, 58 practices within 10 miles and 117 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Holt Park?
The nearest practice to Holt Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about 2.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Horsforth Smile Clinic (2.4 miles) and Xen Smiles (4.0 miles).
Is Holt Park rural or urban?
ONS classifies Holt Park as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How's children's dental health in Holt Park's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Which towns are close to Holt Park?
Nearby towns include Ireland Wood, Low Farm, Eccup.
What county is Holt Park in?
Holt Park falls within City and Borough of Leeds.
Will I lose NHS eligibility if I turn 18 while waiting?
It's a genuine risk on a long waiting list — NHS funding is age-sensitive, so a case eligible at 16 might be assessed differently at 18. If you're close to that age and eligible now, ask about timescales; it can tip the decision toward going private.
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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