Orthodontic practices near St Luke's
On our practice register: 73 practices within 5 miles of St Luke's, 185 practices within 10 and 374 practices within 20. The closest is London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, 0.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 0.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| London City SmilesHighbury | 0.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,371 reviews) |
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 0.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (93 reviews) |
| Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, IslingtonIslington | 0.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (214 reviews) |
| Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington | 0.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (451 reviews) |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 0.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTONLondon | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London | 0.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Luke's with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barbican, 0.2 miles east; the next are Highbury (0.3 miles north-west) and Islington (0.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barbican | 2 | 0.2 miles east |
| Highbury | 2 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Islington | 4 | 0.4 miles north-west |
| London | 14 | 0.7 miles south |
| Holborn | 1 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Spitalfields | 1 | 1.3 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 St Luke's
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angel Orthodontics in Islington (5.0 from 93 reviews), 0.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 0.4 miles north-west |
| e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 2.2 miles west |
| Origin OrthodonticsLondon | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 2.2 miles west |
| Flora Orthodontics LtdCamden Town | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 1.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Luke's at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Islington |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,817 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.9% aged 16 to 24 and 49.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 79.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 15,328 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 71 practices, more than 99% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 73rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | City of London Academy Islington — 0.4 miles Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School — 0.6 miles Central Foundation Boys' School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 54 schools, about 49,071 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 23,300 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | London Orthodontic Clinic, Barbican — under a mile London City Smiles, Highbury — under a mile Angel Orthodontics, Islington — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 185 within 10 miles, 374 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | EC1V |
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 Luke's
The nearest practice to St Luke's is London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, 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 185 practices, and within 20 there are 374.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: London Orthodontic Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Invisiblebraces4U Islington (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around St Luke's 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 St Luke's are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Angel Orthodontics in Islington, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Luke's
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Orthodontist in St Luke's: Before booking anything in St Luke's, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Greater London.
What official data says about St Luke's
By ONS classification, St Luke's falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in St Luke's. With just 12.6% of residents under 16, St Luke's skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,817 residents in the neighbourhood around St Luke's, 4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. St Luke's has 71 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in England. Families in St Luke's are served by secondary schools including City of London Academy Islington (0.4 miles) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles). 54 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 70 schools and 23,300 pupils in St Luke's's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks St Luke's among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St Luke's is under a mile from UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London.
About St Luke's
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Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Aldersgate, Farringdon, Farringdon Within, Finsbury, Islington, and Old Bailey can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local treatment availability around St Luke's
There is no orthodontist on our records in St Luke's itself. The nearest recorded are London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, under a mile away; London City Smiles in Highbury, under a mile away; and Angel Orthodontics in Islington, under a mile away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in St Luke's
Orthodontic treatment in St Luke's is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in St Luke's
Orthodontic practices in and around St Luke's vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, St Luke's is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board. St Luke's has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.6% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4% of the 1,817 residents in St Luke's's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (71), St Luke's has more choice than 99% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to St Luke's are City of London Academy Islington (0.4 miles) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles). 54 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 70 schools and 23,300 pupils across St Luke's's Local Authority. St Luke's falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St Luke's is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, under a mile away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in St Luke's Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in St Luke's can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Luke's
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around St Luke's. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around St Luke's
This section helps connect St Luke's, Greater London to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Aldersgate, Farringdon, Farringdon Within, Finsbury, Islington, and Old Bailey.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Luke's
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Luke's often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Luke's?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Luke's is London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, about 0.2 miles to the east. The next closest are London City Smiles (0.3 miles) and Angel Orthodontics (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Luke's?
Our register has 73 practices within 5 miles of St Luke's, 185 practices within 10 miles and 374 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Luke's?
The nearest practice to St Luke's that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Angel Orthodontics in Islington, about 0.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington (0.4 miles) and Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (0.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Luke's, Greater London?
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 St Luke'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.