NHS Treatment in Weavers at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS North East London Integrated Care Board |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of 2,506 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Barbican Orthodontic Clinic, London — 1.4 miles; 18 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Haggerston School — 0.2 miles Mulberry Academy Shoreditch — 0.2 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — under a mile |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Weavers
On our practice register: 65 practices within 5 miles of Weavers, 177 practices within 10 and 373 practices within 20. The closest is Chrysanth Dental Care in Stratford, 0.6 miles east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Barbican Orthodontic Clinic, 1.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (93 reviews) |
| Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, IslingtonIslington | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (214 reviews) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTONLondon | 1.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTDLondon | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Weavers with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is London, 1.4 miles south-west; the next are Islington (1.6 miles west) and Stratford (2.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8 | 1.4 miles south-west |
| Islington | 2 | 1.6 miles west |
| Stratford | 1 | 2.0 miles south-east |
| Stamford Hill | 1 | 2.3 miles north |
| Peckham | 1 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Canary Wharf | 2 | 2.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Weavers
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angel Orthodontics in Islington (5.0 from 93 reviews), 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| Bass OrthodonticsSoho | 4.9 (175 reviews) | 3.3 miles west |
| Whites Dental WaterlooPeckham | 4.8 (687 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-west |
| UltraSmileStratford | 4.8 (321 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Weavers, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is EC1 Dental Practice, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Barbican Orthodontic Clinic, London, 1.4 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, under a mile away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Weavers are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Weavers, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Weavers
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Equivalent private metal braces in Weavers typically run £1,500–£3,500 — far more than NHS treatment, but with no waiting list and a wider choice of appliance.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Weavers
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Greater London vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Weavers has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — EC1 Dental Practice — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. National deprivation data puts Weavers close to the England median. 31% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. In the census neighbourhood around Weavers, 6.7% of the 2,506 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Weavers is under a mile from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. NHS North East London Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Weavers. By ONS classification, Weavers falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. The closest secondary schools to Weavers are Haggerston School (0.2 miles) and Mulberry Academy Shoreditch (0.2 miles). 53 secondary schools are within three miles. Weavers's Local Authority has 109 schools educating 46,311 pupils (DfE data). With 64 orthodontic practices within five miles, Weavers is better served than 99% of towns in England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Weavers itself. The nearest we do hold are Chrysanth Dental Care in Stratford, under a mile away; The Brace in Spitalfields, under a mile away; and ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican, about a mile away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Weavers?
Many patients in Greater London wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Weavers
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Weavers?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Weavers is Chrysanth Dental Care in Stratford, about 0.6 miles to the east. The next closest are The Brace (0.9 miles) and ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Weavers?
Our register has 65 practices within 5 miles of Weavers, 177 practices within 10 miles and 373 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Weavers?
The nearest practice to Weavers that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Barbican Orthodontic Clinic in London, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Angel Orthodontics (1.6 miles) and Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington (1.6 miles).
How deprived is Weavers compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Weavers is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Weavers?
Nearby towns include Old Street, Bethnal Green South, Spitalfields and Banglatown.
What kind of area is Weavers?
ONS classifies Weavers as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What NHS area is Weavers in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Weavers falls under NHS North East London Integrated Care Board.
Can adults access NHS orthodontics in Weavers?
Very limited in Greater London — generally only jaw surgery patients or exceptional functional cases qualify. Private funding covers most adult treatment.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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