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Orthodontic practices near Hooley Brow

On our practice register: 23 practices within 5 miles of Hooley Brow, 74 practices within 10 and 193 practices within 20. The closest is Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, 1.1 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Bamford Dental PracticeHeywood1.1 miles north-east––✓4.8 (144 reviews)
Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood1.1 miles north-east––✓5.0 (164 reviews)
Edenfield Dental CareHeywood2.0 miles north-east✓–✓4.9 (570 reviews)
The Dental Centre | BuryBury2.7 miles west–––5.0 (96 reviews)
Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale2.8 miles east–––4.4 (32 reviews)
Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale2.8 miles east✓✓✓4.4 (104 reviews)
One DentalRochdale2.9 miles east–––4.7 (561 reviews)
Dentist on the RockBury3.2 miles west✓✓✓4.8 (344 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Hooley Brow with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heywood, 1.1 miles north-east; the next are Bury (2.7 miles west) and Rochdale (2.8 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Heywood31.1 miles north-east
Bury72.7 miles west
Rochdale72.8 miles east
Middleton13.2 miles south
Radcliffe24.4 miles south-west
Crumpsall14.6 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hooley Brow

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury (5.0 from 538 reviews), 4.1 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Eye & Dental ClinicBury5.0 (538 reviews)4.1 miles west
Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe5.0 (532 reviews)4.4 miles south-west
Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe5.0 (524 reviews)4.7 miles south-west
Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood5.0 (164 reviews)1.1 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Hooley Brow at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaRochdale
NHS dental servicesNHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1614.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,512 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car13.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre77 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles23 practices, more than 93% of towns in England
Access within Borough of Rochdale40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 79 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.6% here, against 7.4% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Rochdale
Nearest university dental hospitalManchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsHoly Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College — 0.9 miles
Newhouse Academy — 1.2 miles
Matthew Moss High School — 1.3 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles9 schools, about 8,839 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area103 schools, 38,288 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay30.4% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesBamford Dental Practice, Heywood — 1 miles
The Dental Centre | Bury, Bury — 3 miles
Deeplish Dental Practice, Rochdale — 3 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles74 within 10 miles, 193 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 Hooley Brow

Hooley Brow is 1.1 miles from Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 74 practices, and within 20 there are 193.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bamford Orthodontic Practice (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Inglewood House Dental Practice (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hooley Brow list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Hooley Brow are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Hooley Brow

Borough of Rochdale12 nearby locations

Research orthodontic options in Hooley Brow

If you are looking for an orthodontist in Hooley Brow, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Borough of Rochdale, not just Hooley Brow.

Hooley Brow in context

Hooley Brow's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hooley Brow. Hooley Brow's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,512 residents in the neighbourhood around Hooley Brow, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.4% average across Borough of Rochdale. Hooley Brow has 23 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in England. 30.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Hooley Brow attend schools such as Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College (0.9 miles) and Newhouse Academy (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Hooley Brow's Local Authority area covers 103 schools and 38,288 pupils, according to DfE figures. Hooley Brow's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hooley Brow is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away.

Keep exploring nearby

Related pages for Back o' th' Moss, Hooley Bridge, Bottom o' th' Brow, Crimble, Heywood, and Ashworth are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Practice signals around Hooley Brow

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hooley Brow itself. The closest on record are Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, about a mile away; The Dental Centre | Bury, about 3 miles away; and Deeplish Dental Practice in Rochdale, about 3 miles away.

Hooley Brow in numbers

Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Back o' th' Moss, the closest linked location.

Orthodontic Treatments in Hooley Brow

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hooley Brow can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hooley Brow

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

The Orthodontic Journey in Hooley Brow

Orthodontic treatment in Hooley Brow is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hooley Brow

How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Hooley Brow. Hooley Brow is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Hooley Brow, 5.6% of the 1,512 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.4% average across Borough of Rochdale, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (23), Hooley Brow has more choice than 93% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Hooley Brow attend schools such as Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College (0.9 miles) and Newhouse Academy (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 103 schools and 38,288 pupils across Hooley Brow's Local Authority. Hooley Brow's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hooley Brow is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hooley Brow. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Hooley Brow

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hooley Brow often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hooley Brow?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hooley Brow is Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Bamford Orthodontic Practice (1.1 miles) and Edenfield Dental Care (2.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Hooley Brow?

Our register has 23 practices within 5 miles of Hooley Brow, 74 practices within 10 miles and 193 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hooley Brow?

The nearest practice to Hooley Brow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, about 2.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Crescent Orthodontics (2.8 miles) and Dentist on the Rock (3.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hooley Brow, Borough of Rochdale?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hooley Brow, Borough of Rochdale?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleHooley Brow, Borough of Rochdale Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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