Orthodontic practices near Stubley
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Stubley, 36 practices within 10 and 197 practices within 20. The closest is Design Dental in Littleborough, 0.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design DentalLittleborough | 0.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (114 reviews) |
| Dentistry 442Rochdale | 1.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (19 reviews) |
| KML ORTHODONTICSRochdale | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| K L M OrthodonticsRochdale | 1.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Waterside Dental CareRochdale | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (51 reviews) |
| One DentalRochdale | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (561 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 2.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stubley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Littleborough, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are Rochdale (1.0 miles north-west) and Heywood (3.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Littleborough | 1 | 0.6 miles north-east |
| Rochdale | 7 | 1.0 miles north-west |
| Heywood | 3 | 3.4 miles west |
| Chadderton | 4 | 6.7 miles south |
| Middleton | 1 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Bury | 6 | 7.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stubley
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Eye & Dental Clinic in Bury (5.0 from 538 reviews), 9.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eye & Dental ClinicBury | 5.0 (538 reviews) | 9.2 miles west |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-west |
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 7.8 miles west |
| Dr Qasim Hussain Orthodontics & ImplantsMossley | 5.0 (30 reviews) | 8.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stubley at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rochdale |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,830 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,217 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Rochdale | 21st closest to an orthodontic practice of 79 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 7.4% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Rochdale |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wardle Academy — 0.8 miles Hollingworth Academy — 2.2 miles Falinge Park High School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,330 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 38,288 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Design Dental, Littleborough — under a mile Dentistry 442, Rochdale — 1 miles Edenfield Dental Care, Heywood — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 197 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 Stubley
Stubley has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Design Dental in Littleborough is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 197.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Crescent Orthodontics (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Oldham Orthodontics (7.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Stubley 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 Stubley are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is KML ORTHODONTICS in Rochdale, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stubley
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What official data says about Stubley
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Stubley sits within NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.3% of Stubley's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,830 residents in Stubley's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.4% average across Borough of Rochdale. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Stubley is better served than 77% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Stubley are Wardle Academy (0.8 miles) and Hollingworth Academy (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Stubley's Local Authority has 103 schools educating 38,288 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Stubley close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Stubley is about 13 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
Local orthodontic signals in Stubley
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stubley itself. The nearest recorded are Design Dental in Littleborough, under a mile away; Dentistry 442 in Rochdale, about a mile away; and Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, about 3 miles away.
Continue your local research
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stubley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stubley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stubley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stubley is Design Dental in Littleborough, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dentistry 442 (1.0 miles) and KML ORTHODONTICS (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stubley?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Stubley, 36 practices within 10 miles and 197 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stubley?
The nearest practice to Stubley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is KML ORTHODONTICS in Rochdale, about 1.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Crescent Orthodontics (2.7 miles) and Edenfield Dental Care (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stubley, Borough of Rochdale?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stubley, Borough of Rochdale?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.