NHS Treatment in Little Venice at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North London 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 | 8.7% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.7% of 1,837 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, London — 1.2 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Marylebone Academy — 0.1 miles Ark King Solomon Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — about 3 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.5% 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 Little Venice
On our practice register: 88 practices within 5 miles of Little Venice, 184 practices within 10 and 379 practices within 20. The closest is Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna Reinartz in London, 0.6 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, 1.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLondon | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| Moira Wong OrthodonticsLondon | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (79 reviews) |
| THE LONDON LINGUAL ORTHODONTICS CLINICLondon | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| Bass OrthodonticsSoho | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (175 reviews) |
| BASS ORTHODONTICSLondon | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| REDHEAD ORTHODONTICS ARKR LTDLondon | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Little Venice with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is London, 1.2 miles north; the next are Soho (1.5 miles east) and Kilburn (1.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8 | 1.2 miles north |
| Soho | 1 | 1.5 miles east |
| Kilburn | 2 | 1.6 miles north-west |
| Battersea | 2 | 1.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Little Venice
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is [le] dental in Kilburn (5.0 from 238 reviews), 1.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| [le] dentalKilburn | 5.0 (238 reviews) | 1.7 miles north |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 2.1 miles south-east |
| Queens Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 4.9 (178 reviews) | 1.7 miles south |
| Bass OrthodonticsSoho | 4.9 (175 reviews) | 1.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Little Venice, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Bupa Dental Care, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, London, 1.2 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Little Venice are commissioned by NHS West and North London 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 Little Venice focuses limited resources on the greatest clinical need. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. Understanding its limits helps families in Little Venice plan around realistic waiting times.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Little Venice?
Many patients in Greater London 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.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Little Venice
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Equivalent private metal braces in Little Venice typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Little Venice
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. NHS waiting times in Greater London are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Provision in Little Venice varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Little Venice falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Census 2021 counts 1,837 residents in the neighbourhood around Little Venice, 2.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Little Venice is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. By ONS classification, Little Venice falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Little Venice's under-16 share, 8.7%, is below the typical level. Families in Little Venice are served by secondary schools including Marylebone Academy (0.1 miles) and Ark King Solomon Academy (0.5 miles). 36 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 28,683 pupils in Little Venice's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (88), Little Venice has more choice than 99% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Little Venice itself. The closest on record are Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna Reinartz in London, under a mile away; St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic in Abbey Road, about a mile away; and Ortho London in Soho, about a mile 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.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Little Venice
Many patients in Little Venice are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Little Venice
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Little Venice. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Little Venice
For many families in Little Venice, the question isn't whether their child needs treatment — it's when to start. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
NHS Treatment for Children in Little Venice
Eligible children under 18 in Little Venice 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Little Venice
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Little Venice?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Little Venice is Art Align Orthodontics by Dr Hanna Reinartz in London, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic (1.2 miles) and ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Little Venice?
Our register has 88 practices within 5 miles of Little Venice, 184 practices within 10 miles and 379 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Little Venice?
The nearest practice to Little Venice that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, about 1.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Moira Wong Orthodontics (1.3 miles) and THE LONDON LINGUAL ORTHODONTICS CLINIC (1.3 miles).
How deprived is Little Venice compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Little Venice is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which county covers Little Venice?
Little Venice is in Greater London.
How big is Little Venice?
Around 10,366 people live in Little Venice.
Which NHS body covers Little Venice for dental care?
Little Venice sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
Can adults access NHS orthodontics in Little Venice?
Very limited in Greater London — generally only jaw surgery patients or exceptional functional cases qualify. Private funding covers most adult treatment.
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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