Orthodontic practices near Upper Hirst
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Upper Hirst, 37 practices within 10 and 169 practices within 20. The closest is Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, 1.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindley DentalHuddersfield | 1.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (431 reviews) |
| West Vale Dental PracticeHalifax | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.4 (44 reviews) |
| Wonder of Wellness ClinicHuddersfield | 2.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (199 reviews) |
| Huddersfield OrthodonticsHuddersfield | 2.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (129 reviews) |
| Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant CentreHuddersfield | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (257 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICSHuddersfield | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Greenhead Dental Practice LtdHuddersfield | 3.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (40 reviews) |
| Only OrthodonticsHuddersfield | 3.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Hirst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huddersfield, 1.9 miles east; the next are Halifax (1.9 miles north) and Brighouse (4.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | 12 | 1.9 miles east |
| Halifax | 6 | 1.9 miles north |
| Brighouse | 2 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Queensbury | 1 | 7.3 miles north |
| Bradford | 2 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 8.6 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 Upper Hirst
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Skircoat Green Dental in Halifax (5.0 from 376 reviews), 3.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 3.0 miles north |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Hirst at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,588 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 29% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 519 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Kirklees | 96th closest to an orthodontic practice of 208 places in the county (the county median is 2.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Salendine Nook High School — 1.1 miles The Brooksbank School — 1.5 miles Royds Hall, A Share Academy — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,612 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | West Vale Dental Practice, Halifax — 2 miles Lindley Dental, Huddersfield — 2 miles Smile, Brighouse — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 37 within 10 miles, 169 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 Upper Hirst
The nearest practice to Upper Hirst is Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, 1.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 37 practices, and within 20 there are 169.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Only Orthodontics (3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 13 of the practices around Upper Hirst list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles 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 Upper Hirst are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Vale Dental Practice in Halifax, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Hirst
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Orthodontist in Upper Hirst: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Upper Hirst often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kirklees.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Lower Hirst, Jagger Green, Old Lindley, Outlane, Holywell Green, and Nettleton Hill.
Upper Hirst in context
Upper Hirst — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Upper Hirst's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,588 residents in Upper Hirst's census neighbourhood, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Upper Hirst has more choice than 90% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Upper Hirst are Salendine Nook High School (1.1 miles) and The Brooksbank School (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 198 schools and 67,205 pupils across Upper Hirst's Local Authority. Upper Hirst falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Hirst is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Upper Hirst
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Hirst itself. The nearest we do hold are West Vale Dental Practice in Halifax, about 2 miles away; Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, about 2 miles away; and Smile in Brighouse, about 4 miles away.
About Upper Hirst
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Lower Hirst, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Hirst
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Hirst helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Hirst
What's available in Upper Hirst depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Upper Hirst is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Hirst, 5.3% of the 1,588 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Hirst has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 90% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.2% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Upper Hirst are served by secondary schools including Salendine Nook High School (1.1 miles) and The Brooksbank School (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 198 schools and 67,205 pupils across Upper Hirst's Local Authority. Upper Hirst's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Hirst is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Hirst
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upper Hirst has the full spectrum of options. 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 Upper Hirst — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Upper Hirst vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Upper Hirst's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Hirst falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,588 residents in Upper Hirst's census neighbourhood, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Hirst is better served than 90% of towns in England. Regionally, 30.2% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Upper Hirst are served by secondary schools including Salendine Nook High School (1.1 miles) and The Brooksbank School (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 198 schools and 67,205 pupils in Upper Hirst's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Hirst sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Hirst is about 16 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Hirst itself. The nearest recorded are West Vale Dental Practice in Halifax, about 2 miles away; Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, about 2 miles away; and Smile in Brighouse, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Hirst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Hirst
This section helps connect Upper Hirst, Kirklees to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Lower Hirst, Jagger Green, Old Lindley, Outlane, Holywell Green, and Nettleton Hill can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Hirst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Hirst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Hirst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Hirst is Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, about 1.9 miles to the east. The next closest are West Vale Dental Practice (1.9 miles) and Wonder of Wellness Clinic (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Hirst?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Upper Hirst, 37 practices within 10 miles and 169 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Hirst?
The nearest practice to Upper Hirst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Vale Dental Practice in Halifax, about 1.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Edgerton Dental Clinic & Implant Centre (2.8 miles) and SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Hirst, Kirklees?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Hirst, Kirklees?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.