Orthodontic practices near Walkwood
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Walkwood, 14 practices within 10 and 139 practices within 20. The closest is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, 0.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabbs Cross Dental SurgeryAstwood Bank | 0.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (134 reviews) |
| Headless Cross Dental PracticeRedditch | 1.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (52 reviews) |
| Pinnacle Orthodontics LtdRedditch | 1.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (18 reviews) |
| PINNACLE ORTHODONTICSRedditch | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Webheath Dental PracticeRedditch | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (69 reviews) |
| New Road DentalBromsgrove | 5.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (400 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental ClinicBromsgrove | 5.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (115 reviews) |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (134 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Walkwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Astwood Bank, 0.8 miles east; the next are Redditch (1.0 miles north-east) and Bromsgrove (5.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Astwood Bank | 1 | 0.8 miles east |
| Redditch | 4 | 1.0 miles north-east |
| Bromsgrove | 5 | 5.1 miles north-west |
| Barnt Green | 1 | 5.7 miles north |
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Hopwood | 1 | 8.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Walkwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Evesham Place Dental in Stratford-upon-Avon (5.0 from 587 reviews), 12.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evesham Place DentalStratford-upon-Avon | 5.0 (587 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-east |
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 5.7 miles north |
| Bromsgrove Dental SpecialistsBromsgrove | 5.0 (134 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Walkwood at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redditch |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,347 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,487 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Worcestershire | 40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Walkwood Church of England Middle School — 0.7 miles St Augustine's Catholic High School — 0.8 miles Woodfield Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 6,829 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery, Astwood Bank — under a mile Headless Cross Dental Practice, Redditch — 1 miles New Road Dental, Bromsgrove — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 139 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 Walkwood
Walkwood has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 139.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: New Road Dental (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Walkwood 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 Walkwood are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Walkwood
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Orthodontist in Walkwood: This page was put together for people in Walkwood who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Walkwood and the wider Worcestershire area.
Area profile for Walkwood
Officially, Walkwood is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Walkwood sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Walkwood, 6.8% of the 1,347 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Walkwood has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Walkwood attend schools such as Walkwood Church of England Middle School (0.7 miles) and St Augustine's Catholic High School (0.8 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Walkwood sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Walkwood is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 14 miles away.
A quick look at Walkwood
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Dagtail End, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Walkwood
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Walkwood. The closest on record are Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, under a mile away; Headless Cross Dental Practice in Redditch, about a mile away; and New Road Dental in Bromsgrove, about 5 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Dagtail End, Hunt End, Crabbs Cross, Headless Cross, Southcrest, and Webheath as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Walkwood
Many people in Walkwood 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Walkwood
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Walkwood
Provision in Walkwood varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Walkwood is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Walkwood falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,347 residents in the neighbourhood around Walkwood, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.4% average across Worcestershire. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Walkwood is better served than 60% of towns in England. 19.4% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Walkwood are served by secondary schools including Walkwood Church of England Middle School (0.7 miles) and St Augustine's Catholic High School (0.8 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Walkwood falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Walkwood is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Walkwood Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Walkwood has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Walkwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Walkwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Walkwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Walkwood
This section helps connect Walkwood, Worcestershire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Dagtail End, Hunt End, Crabbs Cross, Headless Cross, Southcrest, and Webheath can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Walkwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Walkwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Walkwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Walkwood is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 0.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Headless Cross Dental Practice (1.0 miles) and Pinnacle Orthodontics Ltd (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Walkwood?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Walkwood, 14 practices within 10 miles and 139 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Walkwood?
The nearest practice to Walkwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery in Astwood Bank, about 0.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include PINNACLE ORTHODONTICS (1.3 miles) and Webheath Dental Practice (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Walkwood, Worcestershire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Walkwood, Worcestershire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.