Costs in Yarsop at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 7.5 miles; 9 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 22.4 miles |
| Practices on our register | 0 within 5 miles, 9 within 10, 9 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 of 1,013 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Access within Herefordshire | 216th closest to a practice of 503 places in the county; the county median is 8.1 miles |
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 near Yarsop that list payment plans
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Yarsop; 9 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 7.5 miles south-east. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, 22.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 7.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 7.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 7.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 7.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 7.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yarsop with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Hereford, 7.5 miles south-east; the next are Monmouth (22.4 miles south) and Great Malvern (22.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 22.4 miles south |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 22.6 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 26.9 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 28.9 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 Yarsop
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 7.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 7.6 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Yarsop, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to St.Owen Dental Studio, the nearest practice on our register (7.5 miles away, about 9.8 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £90 to £175 | £1,590 to £3,675 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £90 to £175 | £2,090 to £4,675 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £90 to £175 | £4,090 to £8,175 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £55 to £90 | £1,555 to £5,590 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £55 to £90 | £2,555 to £5,590 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Yarsop
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | not mentioned nearby | none other | 0 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth (22.4 miles) | Buckingham House Dental Surgery (22.6 miles); Redcliffe Orthodontics (28.1 miles) | 0 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Willows Dentistry, Hereford (7.6 miles) | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (7.7 miles); Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (7.9 miles) | 3 |
| Private treatment | private fees | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford (7.5 miles) | Willows Dentistry (7.6 miles); Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (7.7 miles) | 9 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Willows Dentistry, Hereford (7.6 miles) | Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (7.7 miles); St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (7.7 miles) | 5 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford (7.9 miles) | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (22.4 miles) | 1 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
There's no single price for orthodontics in Yarsop — the range is genuinely wide. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. A photo assessment helps you gauge likely complexity before comparing quotes.
Cost Context for Yarsop
Private full fixed brace treatment costs in Yarsop generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Yarsop. Yarsop — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Yarsop's under-16 share, 13.1%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Yarsop, 6.9% of the 1,013 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Yarsop; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Yarsop are served by secondary schools including Weobley High School (2.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Yarsop's Local Authority. Yarsop sits close to the England average for deprivation. See local practice availability in Yarsop → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Why Quotes Vary So Much
Treatment type matters most. The gap between metal and lingual braces reflects real differences in materials, lab work and chair time.
Case complexity adds to it regardless of appliance — more movement means more trays or adjustments, more visits, and more of the clinician's time.
Number of arches affects the total — treating both upper and lower costs more than one arch alone. Confirm whether a quote covers both before comparing.
Retainers are essential and sometimes billed separately (typically £80–£350 per arch, depending on type). Some practices include them; always confirm which.
Refinements (for aligner treatment) are the extra trays that finish the result. They should be included — ask explicitly before signing.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in Yarsop, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Yarsop
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Yarsop offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
What affects clear aligner cost in Yarsop?
Clear aligner cost in Yarsop varies considerably from case to case. The main drivers are treatment complexity, the aligner brand, the provider's experience, and what the fee actually includes. What's included matters more than the sticker price when you compare providers.
What Affects Clear Aligner Cost in Yarsop?
Case complexity is the single biggest driver. A mild case of 14–20 trays costs far less than a full-arch case needing 40+ trays and an extended refinement phase. Complexity is judged at examination, but a remote assessment gives an early indication.
Finding value in clear aligner treatment in Yarsop
There are competitively priced aligner routes in Yarsop — the trick is knowing what a lower price represents. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
Value Without Cutting Corners in Yarsop
Start by understanding your own case, then weigh Yarsop quotes against each other on the same basis. Knowing your likely complexity up front — a photo assessment helps — stops you comparing a simple quote against a complex one.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Yarsop
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yarsop?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yarsop is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 7.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (7.6 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yarsop?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Yarsop, 9 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 7.5 miles away.
Which practices near Yarsop offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Yarsop that mentions finance or monthly payment options is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 22.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Buckingham House Dental Surgery (22.6 miles) and Redcliffe Orthodontics (28.1 miles).
What county is Yarsop in?
Yarsop is in Herefordshire.
How deprived is Yarsop compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Yarsop is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many pupils are in Yarsop's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Yarsop's Local Authority.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in Yarsop?
Yarsop sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning.
How much do aligners cost?
Clear aligner costs range from around £1,500 for simple entry-level systems to £5,500+ for comprehensive Invisalign treatment. The fee should include all trays, refinements, and retainers. Always confirm what is and isn't included before signing a treatment agreement.
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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