Costs in Lee Lane at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Villa Dental & Implant Clinic, Bingley — 1.7 miles; 27 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Pearl Dental, Queensbury — 4.5 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 20 within 5 miles, 46 within 10, 129 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 of 1,538 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Bradford | 139th closest to a practice of 181 places in the county; the county median is 1 miles |
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 near Lee Lane that list payment plans
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Lee Lane, 46 practices within 10 and 129 practices within 20. The closest is Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Bingley, 1.7 miles north. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Pearl Dental, 4.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Dental & Implant ClinicBingley | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (139 reviews) |
| Saltaire Orthodontics BradfordSaltaire | 2.1 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (119 reviews) |
| Honesty Dental CareSaltaire | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (148 reviews) |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 2.2 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (70 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICSShipley | 2.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ortho-Care (UK) LtdSaltaire | 2.5 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lee Lane with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Bingley, 1.7 miles north; the next are Saltaire (2.1 miles east) and Shipley (2.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bingley | 1 | 1.7 miles north |
| Saltaire | 4 | 2.1 miles east |
| Shipley | 5 | 2.2 miles east |
| Keighley | 3 | 2.9 miles north |
| Bradford | 10 | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Haworth | 1 | 4.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lee Lane
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Yorkshire Dental Suite Guiseley (5.0 from 692 reviews), 6.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yorkshire Dental Suite GuiseleyGuiseley | 5.0 (692 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Pav DentalBradford | 5.0 (98 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-east |
| Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and HarrogateSaltaire | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 2.2 miles east |
| Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental SuiteShipley | 5.0 (37 reviews) | 2.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Lee Lane, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Villa Dental & Implant Clinic, the nearest practice on our register (1.7 miles away, about 2.2 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £20 to £40 | £1,520 to £3,540 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £20 to £40 | £2,020 to £4,540 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £20 to £40 | £4,020 to £8,040 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £20 | £1,510 to £5,520 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £10 to £20 | £2,510 to £5,520 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Lee Lane
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Honesty Dental Care, Saltaire (2.2 miles) | Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and Harrogate (2.2 miles); Smile on the Square - Your Complete Dental Suite (2.6 miles) | 6 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Pearl Dental, Queensbury (4.5 miles) | Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford (5.1 miles); One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (6 miles) | 4 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Villa Dental & Implant Clinic, Bingley (1.7 miles) | Honesty Dental Care (2.2 miles); SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (2.2 miles) | 13 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Villa Dental & Implant Clinic, Bingley (1.7 miles) | Saltaire Orthodontics Bradford (2.1 miles); Honesty Dental Care (2.2 miles) | 27 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Villa Dental & Implant Clinic, Bingley (1.7 miles) | Honesty Dental Care (2.2 miles); Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and Harrogate (2.2 miles) | 14 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Villa Dental & Implant Clinic, Bingley (1.7 miles) | Honesty Dental Care (2.2 miles); Adam Jowett Orthodontics - Shipley and Harrogate (2.2 miles) | 9 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in Lee Lane runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
Cost Context for Lee Lane
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Lee Lane usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
There's no orthodontist on record in Lee Lane itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Lee Lane 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 Lee Lane. 17.3% of Lee Lane's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lee Lane, 6.8% of the 1,538 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8.1% average across Bradford, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lee Lane is better served than 91% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Lee Lane are Dixons Cottingley Academy (0.8 miles) and Beckfoot School (0.9 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 227 schools and 99,744 pupils in Lee Lane's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lee Lane's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Lee Lane is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Lee Lane → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Lee Lane
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Lee Lane offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
Treatment type sets the baseline: the appliance you choose, from budget metal to premium lingual, largely decides the starting price before anything else.
Case complexity is the second big lever: the harder the case, the longer the course and the higher the fee, whatever you're treated with.
Number of arches should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Lee Lane, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Clear aligner cost in Lee Lane
What you pay for clear aligners in Lee Lane reflects the case, not just the brand. Two quotes at the same headline price can include very different levels of clinical input. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
Indicative Clear Aligner Costs in Lee Lane
As a rough guide, aligner treatment in Lee Lane falls into these bands:
Budget aligner options in Lee Lane
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in Lee Lane. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. This guide explains where corners are sometimes cut and how to spot real value.
Affordable Aligner Options in Lee Lane — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Lee Lane itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Census 2021 counts 1,538 residents in the neighbourhood around Lee Lane: 26.9% aged 25 to 49 and 7.1% aged 16 to 24. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Lee Lane has more choice than 91% of towns in England. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Lee Lane sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. National deprivation data puts Lee Lane close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Lee Lane is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Lee Lane's Local Authority area covers 227 schools and 99,744 pupils, according to DfE figures. Entry-level aligner systems typically start from around £1,500 for suitable mild cases. A clinician-reviewed photo assessment is the most practical way to confirm whether a lower-cost package is genuinely appropriate for your teeth before committing to treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Lee Lane
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lee Lane?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lee Lane is Villa Dental & Implant Clinic in Bingley, about 1.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Saltaire Orthodontics Bradford (2.1 miles) and Honesty Dental Care (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lee Lane?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Lee Lane, 46 practices within 10 miles and 129 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Lee Lane offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Lee Lane that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Pearl Dental in Queensbury, about 4.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Eccleshill Dental Practice - Your Trusted Dental Experts in Bradford (5.1 miles) and One Two Three Dental - Dentist in Guiseley, Leeds (6.0 miles).
How many families live in Lee Lane?
17.3% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Which towns are close to Lee Lane?
Nab Wood, Stony Lane, Cottingley Bar are within easy reach of Lee Lane.
Which NHS body covers Lee Lane for dental care?
Lee Lane sits within NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How many schools are in Lee Lane's area?
There are 227 schools and 99,744 pupils in Lee Lane's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Are there hidden costs in orthodontic treatment?
Watch for retainers not included in the headline fee, aligner refinements, mid-treatment X-rays, emergency appointments for breakages, and charges for treatment running beyond the original plan — a full itemised quote up front avoids surprises.
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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