NHS Treatment in Streatham Hill at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS South East London Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.7% of 2,152 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Orchard Orthodontics LONDON, Brixton Hill — 1.5 miles; 12 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dunraven School — 0.6 miles City Heights E-ACT Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — about 5 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 9.9% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Streatham Hill
On our practice register: 50 practices within 5 miles of Streatham Hill, 190 practices within 10 and 351 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Beauty Streatham, 0.5 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Orthodontics LONDON, 1.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) |
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (262 reviews) |
| DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| THE ORTHODONTIC SUITELondon | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| BATTERSEA ORTHODONTIC PRACTICELondon | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| 1A ORTHODONTICSLondon | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Streatham Hill with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Brixton Hill, 1.5 miles north-east; the next are Brixton (1.7 miles north-east) and London (1.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Brixton Hill | 1 | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Brixton | 1 | 1.7 miles north-east |
| London | 4 | 1.7 miles east |
| Mitcham | 1 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Thornton Heath | 1 | 3.2 miles south |
| Morden | 2 | 3.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Streatham Hill
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), 4.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham Road Dental - Fulham DentistFulham | 5.0 (607 reviews) | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
| Orchard Orthodontics LONDONBrixton Hill | 4.9 (1,279 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 4.8 (262 reviews) | 1.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Streatham Hill, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Camberwell Dental Care, 2.9 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Orthodontics LONDON, Brixton Hill, 1.5 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 5 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Streatham Hill are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Streatham Hill funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. Knowing what the NHS can and cannot provide makes the NHS-versus-private decision clearer.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Streatham Hill?
Many patients in Greater London wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Streatham Hill
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Going private for the same metal braces in Streatham Hill costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Streatham Hill
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. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Streatham Hill. Streatham Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. 20% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Census 2021 counts 2,152 residents in the neighbourhood around Streatham Hill, 4.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Greater London. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Streatham Hill is about 5 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Streatham Hill. Streatham Hill's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census data puts 14.5% of Streatham Hill's population at under 16. Families in Streatham Hill are served by secondary schools including Dunraven School (0.6 miles) and City Heights E-ACT Academy (0.7 miles). 32 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 96 schools and 35,727 pupils across Streatham Hill's Local Authority. With 49 orthodontic practices within five miles, Streatham Hill is better served than 98% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Streatham Hill itself. The nearest recorded are Dental Beauty Streatham, under a mile away; Clapham South Dental Centre in Battersea, about a mile away; and Orchard Orthodontics LONDON in Brixton Hill, about 2 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
Children's Orthodontics in Streatham Hill
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Parents in Streatham Hill increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Streatham Hill
Space maintainers keep the space from a baby tooth lost too soon from closing up, so neighbouring teeth don't drift into the gap before the adult tooth is ready to come through.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Streatham Hill
Many patients in Streatham Hill are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. It measures the complexity and impact of the problem, and only cases above a threshold score receive NHS funding. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Eligibility in Streatham Hill — Local Context
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Streatham Hill
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Streatham Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Streatham Hill is Dental Beauty Streatham, about 0.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Clapham South Dental Centre (1.1 miles) and Orchard Orthodontics LONDON (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Streatham Hill?
Our register has 50 practices within 5 miles of Streatham Hill, 190 practices within 10 miles and 351 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Streatham Hill?
The nearest practice to Streatham Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Orthodontics LONDON in Brixton Hill, about 1.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (1.7 miles) and DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.7 miles).
What kind of area is Streatham Hill?
ONS classifies Streatham Hill as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Which towns are close to Streatham Hill?
Nearby towns include Streatham Wells, Streatham South, Streatham.
How many schools are in Streatham Hill's area?
DfE figures put 96 schools and 35,727 pupils across Streatham Hill's Local Authority.
Is tooth decay common among young children near Streatham Hill?
OHID figures for this ICB show 20% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
What if the NHS wait is too long?
Going private removes the wait entirely, with the same clinical outcomes plus a wider choice of brace type and a more personalised experience — for a higher price than the NHS charge.
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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