Orthodontic practices near Raleigh Estate
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Raleigh Estate, 10 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 1.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Annes Dental PracticeBideford | 1.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.4 (38 reviews) |
| The Quay Dental PracticeBideford | 1.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,386 reviews) |
| Pure Dental CentreBarnstaple | 6.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (27 reviews) |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 6.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (238 reviews) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 6.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (14 reviews) |
| Trinity Dental CentreBarnstaple | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Litchdon Medical CentreBarnstaple | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (70 reviews) |
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (66 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Raleigh Estate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bideford, 1.0 miles south-east; the next are Barnstaple (6.1 miles north-east) and Great Torrington (6.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bideford | 2 | 1.0 miles south-east |
| Barnstaple | 7 | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Great Torrington | 1 | 6.3 miles south-east |
| South Molton | 1 | 16.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Raleigh Estate
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (5.0 from 66 reviews), 8.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Wave DentalBarnstaple | 5.0 (66 reviews) | 8.2 miles east |
| Torrington Dental PracticeGreat Torrington | 4.9 (238 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-east |
| Whitehall Dental PracticeSouth Molton | 4.9 (173 reviews) | 16.7 miles east |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in DentistryBarnstaple | 4.9 (14 reviews) | 6.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Raleigh Estate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torridge |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,141 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,209 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Devon | 48th closest to an orthodontic practice of 970 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Devon |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bideford College — 1.0 miles Braunton Academy — 5.7 miles Atlantic Academy — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,455 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.6% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Queen Annes Dental Practice, Bideford — 1 miles Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — 6 miles Torrington Dental Practice, Great Torrington — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 11 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 Raleigh Estate
Raleigh Estate is 1 miles from Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Quay Dental Practice (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Raleigh Estate list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 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 Raleigh Estate are commissioned by NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, 1 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Raleigh Estate
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Orthodontist in Raleigh Estate: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Raleigh Estate understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Devon.
Raleigh Estate at a glance
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Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Northam, Silford, Bideford, Buckleigh, Handy Cross, and Diddywell as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Raleigh Estate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Raleigh Estate. The nearest recorded are Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about a mile away; Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple, about 6 miles away; and Torrington Dental Practice in Great Torrington, about 6 miles away.
Area profile for Raleigh Estate
Raleigh Estate is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. Raleigh Estate sits within NHS Devon Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.5% of residents under 16, Raleigh Estate skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,141 residents in the neighbourhood around Raleigh Estate, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Devon. Regionally, 22.6% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Raleigh Estate are Bideford College (1.0 miles) and Braunton Academy (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Raleigh Estate sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Raleigh Estate
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Raleigh Estate
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Raleigh Estate
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Areas We Cover Around Raleigh Estate
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Frequently Asked Questions in Raleigh Estate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Raleigh Estate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Raleigh Estate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Raleigh Estate is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 1.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Quay Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Pure Dental Centre (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Raleigh Estate?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Raleigh Estate, 10 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Raleigh Estate?
The nearest practice to Raleigh Estate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queen Annes Dental Practice in Bideford, about 1.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Pure Dental Centre (6.1 miles) and Torrington Dental Practice (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Raleigh Estate, Devon?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Raleigh Estate, Devon?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.