Costs in St. Mary's Park at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | The Orthodontic Practice at Battersea, Battersea — under a mile; 27 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist, Fulham — 1.5 miles; 10 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 74 within 5 miles, 193 within 10, 360 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 13.3% aged 16 to 24 and 51.8% aged 25 to 49 of 1,919 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Greater London | 371st closest to a practice of 973 places in the county; the county median is 0.7 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near St. Mary's Park that list payment plans
On our practice register: 74 practices within 5 miles of St. Mary's Park, 193 practices within 10 and 360 practices within 20. The closest is The Orthodontic Practice at Battersea, 0.6 miles south. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist, 1.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orthodontic Practice at BatterseaBattersea | 0.6 miles south | – | ✓ | – | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELondon | 0.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Moonz | Orthodontic Practice LondonBattersea | 1.0 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.5 (50 reviews) |
| SW3 DentalBattersea | 1.0 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (93 reviews) |
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (607 reviews) |
| Ten DentalBrixton | 1.5 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 4.6 (361 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St. Mary's Park with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Battersea, 0.6 miles south; the next are London (0.6 miles south) and Fulham (1.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Battersea | 8 | 0.6 miles south |
| London | 6 | 0.6 miles south |
| Fulham | 4 | 1.5 miles west |
| Brixton | 2 | 1.5 miles east |
| Chelsea | 1 | 1.7 miles north |
| City of Westminster | 1 | 2.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St. Mary's Park
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), 1.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 5.0 (607 reviews) | 1.5 miles west |
| Dr Chaw-Su Kyi | West London Orthodontist Cosmetic Dental StudiosShepherds Bush | 5.0 (218 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centreBattersea | 5.0 (217 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-west |
| UK SmileLondon | 5.0 (203 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from St. Mary's Park, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to The Orthodontic Practice at Battersea, the nearest practice on our register (under a mile away, about 0.8 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £15 | £1,505 to £3,515 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £15 | £2,005 to £4,515 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £5 to £15 | £4,005 to £8,015 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £1,500 to £5,500 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | under £10 | £2,500 to £5,500 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near St. Mary's Park
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Buckingham Gate Orthodontics, Battersea (2.4 miles) | Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (2.4 miles); 1A Orthodontics | Invisalign Provider and Invisible Fixed Braces (2.4 miles) | 5 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (1.5 miles) | Progressive Dentistry (1.8 miles); Boston Orthodontics Belgravia (2.1 miles) | 10 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, London (under a mile) | Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (1.5 miles); Chelsea and Fulham Dentist (1.6 miles) | 12 |
| Private treatment | private fees | The Orthodontic Practice at Battersea (under a mile) | Moonz | Orthodontic Practice London (1 miles); SW3 Dental (1 miles) | 27 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (1.5 miles) | Chelsea and Fulham Dentist (1.6 miles); Queens Gate Orthodontics (1.8 miles) | 18 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist (1.5 miles) | Queens Gate Orthodontics (1.8 miles); Mary Lo, Specialist Orthodontist (1.9 miles) | 11 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Orthodontic treatment costs in St. Mary's Park vary widely by treatment type, case complexity and practice. Case complexity, appliance type and inclusions all move the total up or down. Below we break down NHS and private pricing and the finance options available locally.
What Affects Orthodontic Costs?
Treatment type sets the baseline: the appliance you choose, from budget metal to premium lingual, largely decides the starting price before anything else.
Case complexity is the second big lever: the harder the case, the longer the course and the higher the fee, whatever you're treated with.
Number of arches affects the total — treating both upper and lower costs more than one arch alone. Confirm whether a quote covers both before comparing.
Retainers are a recurring cost people forget; check whether the quote bundles them or adds them at the end.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in St. Mary's Park, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Orthodontic Price Guide for St. Mary's Park
Here's how private treatment costs typically stack up in St. Mary's Park:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in St. Mary's Park. |
These are typical private fee ranges for St. Mary's Park — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Cost Context for St. Mary's Park
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in St. Mary's Park generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around St. Mary's Park. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, St. Mary's Park sits within NHS South West London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.7% of St. Mary's Park's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,919 residents in the neighbourhood around St. Mary's Park, 3.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (74), St. Mary's Park has more choice than 99% of towns in England. 22.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in St. Mary's Park are served by secondary schools including Saint John Bosco College (0.3 miles) and Harris Academy Battersea (0.5 miles). 34 secondary schools are within three miles. St. Mary's Park's Local Authority has 111 schools educating 40,746 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts St. Mary's Park close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St. Mary's Park is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 4 miles away. See local practice availability in St. Mary's Park → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in St. Mary's Park
'Affordable' and 'cheap' are meaningfully different when it comes to aligner treatment in St. Mary's Park. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
Affordable Aligner Options in St. Mary's Park — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving St. Mary's Park. Census 2021 counts 1,919 residents in the neighbourhood around St. Mary's Park: 51.8% aged 25 to 49 and 13.3% aged 16 to 24. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (74), St. Mary's Park has more choice than 99% of towns in England. Officially, St. Mary's Park is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. St. Mary's Park's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. NHS South West London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in St. Mary's Park. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St. Mary's Park is about 4 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. Census data puts 14.7% of St. Mary's Park's population at under 16. 22.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. St. Mary's Park's Local Authority area covers 111 schools and 40,746 pupils, according to DfE figures. Entry-level aligner systems typically start from around £1,500 for suitable mild cases. A clinician-reviewed photo assessment is the most practical way to confirm whether a lower-cost package is genuinely appropriate for your teeth before committing to treatment.
Aligner pricing in St. Mary's Park explained
What you pay for clear aligners in St. Mary's Park reflects the case, not just the brand. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
What Drives Aligner Pricing in St. Mary's Park
Case complexity sets the baseline: the number of trays and the difficulty of the movements largely decide the fee. It's assessed in person, but an online screen can give you a rough steer first.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in St. Mary's Park
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St. Mary's Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St. Mary's Park is The Orthodontic Practice at Battersea, about 0.6 miles to the south. The next closest are BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (0.6 miles) and Moonz | Orthodontic Practice London (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St. Mary's Park?
Our register has 74 practices within 5 miles of St. Mary's Park, 193 practices within 10 miles and 360 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near St. Mary's Park offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to St. Mary's Park that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Fulham Road Dental - Fulham Dentist, about 1.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Progressive Dentistry (1.8 miles) and Boston Orthodontics Belgravia (2.1 miles).
How deprived is St. Mary's Park compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, St. Mary's Park is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many families live in St. Mary's Park?
Census data puts 14.7% of St. Mary's Park's population at under 16.
Which towns are close to St. Mary's Park?
Nearby towns include Chelsea Embankment, Latchmere, Battersea.
What kind of area is St. Mary's Park?
ONS classifies St. Mary's Park as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
How much do NHS braces cost?
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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