Orthodontic practices near Saint Pauls Walden
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Saint Pauls Walden, 49 practices within 10 and 136 practices within 20. The closest is Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, 3.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smilecraft Dental Care StevenageStevenage | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (61 reviews) |
| Inline OrthodonticsStevenage | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (18 reviews) |
| Mr K Velji - Stevenage Dental PracticeStevenage | 3.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Village Dental PracticeStevenage | 3.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| Bucklersbury Dental StudioHitchin | 3.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (290 reviews) |
| Tilehouse Dental ClinicHitchin | 3.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (273 reviews) |
| Hitchin DentistryHitchin | 4.0 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Hitchin Dental CareHitchin | 4.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (371 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saint Pauls Walden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stevenage, 3.0 miles north-east; the next are Hitchin (3.9 miles north) and Welwyn (4.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenage | 5 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Hitchin | 8 | 3.9 miles north |
| Welwyn | 1 | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Luton | 6 | 5.2 miles west |
| Harpenden | 8 | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Letchworth Garden City | 2 | 6.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Saint Pauls Walden
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hydean Dental Practice in Stevenage (5.0 from 837 reviews), 4.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hydean Dental PracticeStevenage | 5.0 (837 reviews) | 4.1 miles east |
| The Vernon Dental PracticeHitchin | 5.0 (299 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
| Bancroft DentistryHitchin | 5.0 (286 reviews) | 4.3 miles north |
| Wayside Dental PracticeHarpenden | 5.0 (126 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saint Pauls Walden at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Hertfordshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,580 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Hertfordshire | 306th closest to an orthodontic practice of 421 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7.8% across neighbourhoods in Hertfordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School — 3.1 miles The Thomas Alleyne Academy — 3.2 miles Barclay Academy — 3.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, Stevenage — 3 miles Bucklersbury Dental Studio, Hitchin — 4 miles Neel Dentistry, Welwyn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 49 within 10 miles, 136 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 Saint Pauls Walden
The nearest practice to Saint Pauls Walden is Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, 3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 49 practices, and within 20 there are 136.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bucklersbury Dental Studio (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Village Dental Practice (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 23 of the practices around Saint Pauls Walden list clear aligners, the nearest 3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Saint Pauls Walden are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Saint Pauls Walden
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Orthodontist in Saint Pauls Walden: People weighing up braces or aligners in Saint Pauls Walden can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Hertfordshire, not just Saint Pauls Walden.
Area profile for Saint Pauls Walden
By ONS classification, Saint Pauls Walden falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Central East Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Saint Pauls Walden. Saint Pauls Walden's under-16 share sits at 18.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,580 residents in the neighbourhood around Saint Pauls Walden, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Saint Pauls Walden is better served than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Saint Pauls Walden attend schools such as The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School (3.1 miles) and The Thomas Alleyne Academy (3.2 miles). Saint Pauls Walden'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 Saint Pauls Walden is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away.
About Saint Pauls Walden
Just around 1 km north-east, Langley End is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Saint Pauls Walden
There is no orthodontist on our records in Saint Pauls Walden itself. The nearest we do hold are Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, about 3 miles away; Bucklersbury Dental Studio in Hitchin, about 4 miles away; and Neel Dentistry in Welwyn, about 5 miles away.
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Saint Pauls Walden
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Saint Pauls Walden — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Saint Pauls Walden is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Saint Pauls Walden falls under NHS Central East Integrated Care Board. 18.5% of Saint Pauls Walden's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,580 residents in Saint Pauls Walden's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.8% average across Hertfordshire. Saint Pauls Walden has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Families in Saint Pauls Walden are served by secondary schools including The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School (3.1 miles) and The Thomas Alleyne Academy (3.2 miles). Saint Pauls Walden sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Saint Pauls Walden is about 26 miles from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saint Pauls Walden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saint Pauls Walden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saint Pauls Walden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saint Pauls Walden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saint Pauls Walden is Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, about 3.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Inline Orthodontics (3.1 miles) and Mr K Velji - Stevenage Dental Practice (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saint Pauls Walden?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Saint Pauls Walden, 49 practices within 10 miles and 136 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saint Pauls Walden?
The nearest practice to Saint Pauls Walden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smilecraft Dental Care Stevenage, about 3.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Inline Orthodontics (3.1 miles) and Village Dental Practice (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saint Pauls Walden, Hertfordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Saint Pauls Walden, Hertfordshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.