Orthodontic practices near Roe Lee
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Roe Lee, 37 practices within 10 and 113 practices within 20. The closest is AP Smilecare in Blackburn, 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP SmilecareBlackburn | 1.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (299 reviews) |
| Blackburn OrthodonticsBlackburn | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (26 reviews) |
| Richmond Terrace Dental CentreBlackburn | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (248 reviews) |
| Braces & Smiles Limefield Dental Specialist CentreBlackburn | 1.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Eden Dental StudioBlackburn | 2.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (526 reviews) |
| Lancashire Dental Accrington RoadBlackburn | 2.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (565 reviews) |
| Bateman & BestDarwen | 4.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,122 reviews) |
| Blue Sky Dental Care DarwenDarwen | 4.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (32 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Roe Lee with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Blackburn, 1.3 miles south; the next are Darwen (4.2 miles south) and Accrington (5.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Blackburn | 6 | 1.3 miles south |
| Darwen | 5 | 4.2 miles south |
| Accrington | 5 | 5.0 miles east |
| Longridge | 1 | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Preston | 12 | 7.5 miles west |
| Rawtenstall | 1 | 9.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Roe Lee
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Accrington Dental Suite (5.0 from 315 reviews), 5.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Accrington Dental SuiteAccrington | 5.0 (315 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 9.4 miles west |
| Bateman & BestDarwen | 4.9 (1,122 reviews) | 4.2 miles south |
| Bamber Bridge Dental CarePreston | 4.9 (401 reviews) | 7.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Roe Lee at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blackburn with Darwen |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,701 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,276 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Blackburn with Darwen | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 56 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 8.4% across neighbourhoods in Blackburn with Darwen |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Pleckgate High School — 0.2 miles Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 1.2 miles Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 10,027 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 88 schools, 29,935 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | AP Smilecare, Blackburn — 1 miles Bateman & Best, Darwen — 4 miles Accrington Dental Suite, Accrington — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 37 within 10 miles, 113 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 Roe Lee
Roe Lee is 1.3 miles from AP Smilecare in Blackburn, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 37 practices, and within 20 there are 113.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Blackburn Orthodontics (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; AP Smilecare (1.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Roe Lee list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Roe Lee are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is AP Smilecare in Blackburn, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Roe Lee
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Orthodontist in Roe Lee: People weighing up braces or aligners in Roe Lee can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Blackburn with Darwen.
What local practice data suggests in Roe Lee
There is no orthodontist on our records in Roe Lee itself. The nearest we do hold are AP Smilecare in Blackburn, about a mile away; Bateman & Best in Darwen, about 4 miles away; and Accrington Dental Suite, about 5 miles away.
Area profile for Roe Lee
Roe Lee is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,701 residents in the neighbourhood around Roe Lee, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 8.4% average across Blackburn with Darwen. Roe Lee has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Roe Lee are served by secondary schools including Pleckgate High School (0.2 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.2 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Roe Lee's Local Authority has 88 schools educating 29,935 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Roe Lee is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Roe Lee is about 9 miles from Preston Dental School in Preston.
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Where Roe Lee sits locally
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Roe Lee
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All Orthodontic Options in Roe Lee Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Roe Lee
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Roe Lee — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Roe Lee. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Roe Lee
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Frequently Asked Questions in Roe Lee
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Roe Lee often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Roe Lee?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Roe Lee is AP Smilecare in Blackburn, about 1.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Blackburn Orthodontics (1.4 miles) and Richmond Terrace Dental Centre (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Roe Lee?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Roe Lee, 37 practices within 10 miles and 113 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Roe Lee?
The nearest practice to Roe Lee that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is AP Smilecare in Blackburn, about 1.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Blackburn Orthodontics (1.4 miles) and Richmond Terrace Dental Centre (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Roe Lee, Blackburn with Darwen?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Roe Lee, Blackburn with Darwen?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.