Orthodontic practices near Walker's Hill
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Walker's Hill, 20 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is EverythingTeeth in Blackpool, 1.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EverythingTeethBlackpool | 1.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| ARC Dental SurgeryGreat Marton | 1.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (219 reviews) |
| Dental Access ServiceBlackpool | 1.6 miles north | – | – | – | 3.6 (34 reviews) |
| Whitegate Health CentreBlackpool | 1.6 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (182 reviews) |
| Thomas & Thomas Dental AssociatesBlackpool | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (104 reviews) |
| Ivory Dental Care (Parkroad)Blackpool | 2.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (50 reviews) |
| Crescent Dental SurgeryLytham St Annes | 2.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (69 reviews) |
| Fylde Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 2.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Walker's Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Blackpool, 1.0 miles west; the next are Great Marton (1.4 miles north-west) and Lytham St Annes (2.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Blackpool | 5 | 1.0 miles west |
| Great Marton | 1 | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Lytham St Annes | 7 | 2.6 miles south |
| Thornton-Cleveleys | 3 | 3.1 miles north |
| Kirkham | 1 | 6.1 miles east |
| Fleetwood | 1 | 9.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Walker's Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bank Dental in Thornton-Cleveleys (5.0 from 250 reviews), 4.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bank DentalThornton-Cleveleys | 5.0 (250 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
| AJM Dental GroupPreston | 5.0 (61 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| King's OrthodonticsLytham St Annes | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 2.7 miles south |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Walker's Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blackpool |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,773 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,471 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Blackpool | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 18 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Blackpool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Highfield Leadership Academy — 0.3 miles St George's School A Church of England Academy — 0.6 miles South Shore Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,748 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 49 schools, 19,656 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | EverythingTeeth, Blackpool — 1 miles ARC Dental Surgery, Great Marton — 1 miles Crescent Dental Surgery, Lytham St Annes — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 55 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 Walker's Hill
Walker's Hill is 1 miles from EverythingTeeth in Blackpool, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Lytham Dental Clinic (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 20 of the practices around Walker's Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Walker's Hill are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Preston Dental School in Preston, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Walker's Hill
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Orthodontist in Walker's Hill: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Walker's Hill. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Blackpool.
The local picture in Walker's Hill
Officially, Walker's Hill is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,773 residents in the neighbourhood around Walker's Hill, 4.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Blackpool. Walker's Hill has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Walker's Hill are served by secondary schools including Highfield Leadership Academy (0.3 miles) and St George's School A Church of England Academy (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 49 schools and 19,656 pupils across Walker's Hill's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Walker's Hill among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Walker's Hill is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 13 miles away.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Common Edge, Hawes Side, Marton Fold, Great Marton, Mereside, and Squires Gate as well as this one.
Local context for Walker's Hill
Just under 1 km north, Common Edge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Walker's Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Walker's Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are EverythingTeeth in Blackpool, about a mile away; ARC Dental Surgery in Great Marton, about a mile away; and Crescent Dental Surgery in Lytham St Annes, about 3 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Walker's Hill
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Walker's Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Walker's Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Walker's Hill
Many people in Walker's Hill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Walker's Hill
Orthodontic practices in and around Walker's Hill vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Walker's Hill — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Walker's Hill, 4.2% of the 1,773 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Blackpool, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Walker's Hill has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. 26.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Walker's Hill are served by secondary schools including Highfield Leadership Academy (0.3 miles) and St George's School A Church of England Academy (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 49 schools and 19,656 pupils across Walker's Hill's Local Authority. Walker's Hill falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Walker's Hill is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 13 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 Walker's Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Walker's Hill
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Walker's Hill, Blackpool alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Common Edge, Hawes Side, Marton Fold, Great Marton, Mereside, and Squires Gate.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Walker's Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Walker's Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Walker's Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Walker's Hill is EverythingTeeth in Blackpool, about 1.0 miles to the west. The next closest are ARC Dental Surgery (1.4 miles) and Dental Access Service (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Walker's Hill?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Walker's Hill, 20 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Walker's Hill?
The nearest practice to Walker's Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Thomas & Thomas Dental Associates in Blackpool, about 1.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include St Annes Dental Clinic (2.8 miles) and St Annes Private Dental Centre (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Walker's Hill, Blackpool?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Walker's Hill, Blackpool?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.