Orthodontic practices near South Kensington
On our practice register: 86 practices within 5 miles of South Kensington, 199 practices within 10 and 373 practices within 20. The closest is Knightsbridge Dentist in Chelsea, 0.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsbridge DentistChelsea | 0.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (137 reviews) |
| SW3 DentalBattersea | 0.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (93 reviews) |
| Queens Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 0.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Moonz | Orthodontic Practice LondonBattersea | 0.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (50 reviews) |
| Mary Lo, Specialist OrthodontistLondon | 1.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (11 reviews) |
| Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centreBattersea | 1.0 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (217 reviews) |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| London Dental StudioCity of Westminster | 1.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (522 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Kensington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chelsea, 0.3 miles north-east; the next are Battersea (0.4 miles south-west) and London (1.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1 | 0.3 miles north-east |
| Battersea | 7 | 0.4 miles south-west |
| London | 10 | 1.0 miles west |
| City of Westminster | 1 | 1.3 miles east |
| Fulham | 4 | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Notting Hill | 1 | 1.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Kensington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (5.0 from 607 reviews), 1.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 5.0 (607 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centreBattersea | 5.0 (217 reviews) | 1.0 miles west |
| UK SmileLondon | 5.0 (203 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Knightsbridge DentistChelsea | 5.0 (137 reviews) | 0.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Kensington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kensington and Chelsea |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,195 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 35.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 50% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,704 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 84 practices, more than 99% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St. Thomas More Language College — 0.4 miles Chelsea Academy — 1.0 miles Saint John Bosco College — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 35 schools, about 30,469 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 23,241 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Knightsbridge Dentist, Chelsea — under a mile SW3 Dental, Battersea — under a mile Mary Lo, Specialist Orthodontist, London — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 199 within 10 miles, 373 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 South Kensington
The nearest practice to South Kensington is Knightsbridge Dentist in Chelsea, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 199 practices, and within 20 there are 373.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Buckingham Gate Orthodontics (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Progressive Dentistry (2.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around South Kensington list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around South Kensington are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queens Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Kensington
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South Kensington in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Chelsea is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about South Kensington
South Kensington is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. 15.2% of South Kensington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around South Kensington, 5.2% of the 1,195 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 84 orthodontic practices within five miles, South Kensington is better served than 99% of towns in England. Families in South Kensington are served by secondary schools including St. Thomas More Language College (0.4 miles) and Chelsea Academy (1.0 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 70 schools and 23,241 pupils across South Kensington's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, South Kensington sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to South Kensington is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in South Kensington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in South Kensington itself. The closest on record are Knightsbridge Dentist in Chelsea, under a mile away; SW3 Dental in Battersea, under a mile away; and Mary Lo, Specialist Orthodontist in London, about a mile away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Chelsea, Courtfield, Hans Town, Knightsbridge and Belgravia, Royal Hospital, and Chelsea Embankment.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in South Kensington
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in South Kensington
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in South Kensington
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in South Kensington
Practices serving South Kensington differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. South Kensington is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in South Kensington falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. 15.2% of South Kensington's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,195 residents in South Kensington's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 84 orthodontic practices within five miles, South Kensington is better served than 99% of towns in England. Families in South Kensington are served by secondary schools including St. Thomas More Language College (0.4 miles) and Chelsea Academy (1.0 miles). 35 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 23,241 pupils in South Kensington's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks South Kensington among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to South Kensington is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around South Kensington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Kensington
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around South Kensington, Greater London, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Chelsea, Courtfield, Hans Town, Knightsbridge and Belgravia, Royal Hospital, and Chelsea Embankment.
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Kensington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Kensington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Kensington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Kensington is Knightsbridge Dentist in Chelsea, about 0.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are SW3 Dental (0.4 miles) and Queens Gate Orthodontics (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Kensington?
Our register has 86 practices within 5 miles of South Kensington, 199 practices within 10 miles and 373 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Kensington?
The nearest practice to South Kensington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queens Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, about 0.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Boston Orthodontics Belgravia (1.1 miles) and Moira Wong Orthodontics (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Kensington, Greater London?
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 South Kensington, Greater London?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.