Orthodontic practices near Upper Hopton
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of Upper Hopton, 57 practices within 10 and 129 practices within 20. The closest is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, 1.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (284 reviews) |
| The Town Dental (Huddersfield)Huddersfield | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (177 reviews) |
| Aspley DentalHuddersfield | 3.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| Thornhill DentalMiddlestown | 3.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (817 reviews) |
| Courtyard DentalHuddersfield | 3.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (412 reviews) |
| Dewsbury Dental CentreDewsbury | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (172 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURYDewsbury | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSHuddersfield | 3.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Hopton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huddersfield, 1.9 miles south-west; the next are Middlestown (3.2 miles east) and Dewsbury (3.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | 12 | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Middlestown | 1 | 3.2 miles east |
| Dewsbury | 5 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Batley | 4 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Brighouse | 2 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 4.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Hopton
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), 7.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skircoat Green DentalHalifax | 5.0 (376 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Town Hall DentalBrighouse | 5.0 (352 reviews) | 4.4 miles north-west |
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 4.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Hopton 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,519 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 676 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 25 practices, more than 94% 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 | 5.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Kirklees |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Hall Academy — 1.5 miles The Mirfield Free Grammar — 1.8 miles Netherhall Learning Campus High School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,036 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 | Smiles in Tandem Dental, Huddersfield — 2 miles Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 3 miles Dewsbury Dental Centre, Dewsbury — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 57 within 10 miles, 129 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 Hopton
Upper Hopton is 1.9 miles from Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 57 practices, and within 20 there are 129.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dental Rituals (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Upper Hopton list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Hopton are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Hopton
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Orthodontist in Upper Hopton: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Upper Hopton? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Upper Hopton or another part of Kirklees.
Upper Hopton in numbers
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Houses Hill, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Houses Hill, Mirfield, Gawthorpe Green, Lower Hopton, Knowl, and New Scarboro' are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local provider signals in Upper Hopton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Hopton. The nearest recorded are Smiles in Tandem Dental, about 2 miles away; Thornhill Dental in Middlestown, about 3 miles away; and Dewsbury Dental Centre, about 4 miles away.
Area profile for Upper Hopton
Officially, Upper Hopton is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Upper Hopton falls under NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Hopton, 5.7% of the 1,519 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Hopton has 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. 30.2% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Upper Hopton are served by secondary schools including Castle Hall Academy (1.5 miles) and The Mirfield Free Grammar (1.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 198 schools and 67,205 pupils across Upper Hopton's Local Authority. Upper Hopton sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Hopton is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 12 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Hopton
Patients in Upper Hopton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Hopton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Hopton — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Hopton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Hopton 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 Hopton
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Upper Hopton. Upper Hopton — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Upper Hopton's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,519 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Hopton, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Kirklees. Upper Hopton has 25 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 94% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 30.2% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Upper Hopton are Castle Hall Academy (1.5 miles) and The Mirfield Free Grammar (1.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Hopton's Local Authority has 198 schools educating 67,205 pupils (DfE data). Upper Hopton's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Hopton is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Hopton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Hopton
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Upper Hopton, Kirklees. This page links onward to Houses Hill, Mirfield, Gawthorpe Green, Lower Hopton, Knowl, and New Scarboro' for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Hopton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Hopton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Hopton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Hopton is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, about 1.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (2.4 miles) and Aspley Dental (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Hopton?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of Upper Hopton, 57 practices within 10 miles and 129 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Hopton?
The nearest practice to Upper Hopton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), about 2.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Thornhill Dental (3.2 miles) and Dewsbury Dental Centre (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Hopton, Kirklees?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Hopton, Kirklees?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.