Orthodontic practices near St James's
On our practice register: 87 practices within 5 miles of St James's, 192 practices within 10 and 369 practices within 20. The closest is SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, 0.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINICLondon | 0.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dr Ektor Grammatopoulos OrthodonticsLondon | 0.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (206 reviews) |
| Bass OrthodonticsSoho | 0.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (175 reviews) |
| BASS ORTHODONTICSLondon | 0.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The London Lingual Orthodontic ClinicSoho | 0.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Buckingham Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 0.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (1,518 reviews) |
| Origin OrthodonticsLondon | 0.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (85 reviews) |
| UK SmileLondon | 0.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (203 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St James's with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is London, 0.5 miles north-east; the next are Soho (0.6 miles north) and Battersea (0.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 13 | 0.5 miles north-east |
| Soho | 4 | 0.6 miles north |
| Battersea | 3 | 0.7 miles south |
| Holborn | 1 | 1.1 miles north-east |
| City of Westminster | 1 | 1.2 miles south |
| Camden Town | 1 | 1.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St James's
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is UK Smile in London (5.0 from 203 reviews), 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UK SmileLondon | 5.0 (203 reviews) | 0.7 miles south |
| Knightsbridge DentistChelsea | 5.0 (137 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 0.9 miles south |
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 2.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St James's at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Westminster |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 10,361 |
| Residents under 16 | 8.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,192 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.8% aged 16 to 24 and 44.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 81.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,527 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 86 practices, more than 99% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 291st closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Academy21 — next door Westminster City School — 0.8 miles The St Marylebone CofE School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 40 schools, about 35,737 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 28,683 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, London — under a mile Bass Orthodontics, Soho — under a mile Buckingham Gate Orthodontics, Battersea — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 192 within 10 miles, 369 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 St James's
St James's has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 192 practices, and within 20 there are 369.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Buckingham Gate Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The London Lingual Orthodontic Clinic (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around St James's list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 St James's are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St James's
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Orthodontist in St James's: This page was put together for people in St James's who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Greater London. St James's — a market town with a population of around 10,361 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice data for St James's
No orthodontic practice is recorded in St James's. The nearest recorded are SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, under a mile away; Bass Orthodontics in Soho, under a mile away; and Buckingham Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, under a mile away.
A quick look at St James's
Around 10,361 people live in St James's, which is a market town within Greater London. Soho is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of St James's.
St James's in context
St James's's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. St James's's under-16 share, 8.4%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 2.9% of the 2,192 residents in St James's's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. With 86 orthodontic practices within five miles, St James's is better served than 99% of towns in England. Families in St James's are served by secondary schools including Academy21 (0.0 miles) and Westminster City School (0.8 miles). 40 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 84 schools and 28,683 pupils in St James's's Local Authority area, per DfE data. St James's sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to St James's is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Nearby location pages including Soho, West End, City of Westminster, London, Mayfair, and Oxford Circus can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for St James's
Many people in St James's delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in St James's
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St James's
There's no orthodontist on record in St James's itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, St James's sits within NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. St James's's under-16 share, 8.4%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around St James's, 2.9% of the 2,192 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (86), St James's has more choice than 99% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to St James's are Academy21 (0.0 miles) and Westminster City School (0.8 miles). 40 secondary schools are within three miles. St James's's Local Authority has 84 schools educating 28,683 pupils (DfE data). St James's'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 St James's is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in St James's Explained
The orthodontic landscape in St James's offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in St James's — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in St James's itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. St James's is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, St James's falls under NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. St James's's under-16 share, 8.4%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around St James's, 2.9% of the 2,192 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. St James's has 86 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to St James's are Academy21 (0.0 miles) and Westminster City School (0.8 miles). 40 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 84 schools and 28,683 pupils across St James's's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, St James's is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to St James's is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in St James's itself. The nearest we do hold are SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, under a mile away; Bass Orthodontics in Soho, under a mile away; and Buckingham Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, under a mile away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St James's. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St James's
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around St James's, Greater London, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Soho, West End, City of Westminster, London, Mayfair, and Oxford Circus.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St James's
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St James's often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St James's?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St James's is SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dr Ektor Grammatopoulos Orthodontics (0.6 miles) and Bass Orthodontics (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St James's?
Our register has 87 practices within 5 miles of St James's, 192 practices within 10 miles and 369 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St James's?
The nearest practice to St James's that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SOHO ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Bass Orthodontics (0.6 miles) and BASS ORTHODONTICS (0.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St James's, Greater London?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St James's, Greater London?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.