About This Practice
Ashton Road Clinic is an orthodontic practice based in Lancaster, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Its 3.0 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Lancaster. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The practice has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. The practice address is Ashton Rd, Lancaster LA1 4RR, UK. Other practices nearby include Lancaster Smile Clinic in Lancaster (under a mile away), Malmin Orthodontics in Lancaster (under a mile away), and Marketgate Dental Practice in Lancaster (under a mile away). This is one of 7 practices on our Lancaster register.
Ashton Road Clinic at a Glance
| Address | Ashton Rd, Lancaster LA1 4RR, UK, Lancaster |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| 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) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Lancaster Smile Clinic, Lancaster — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Ashton Road Clinic
The neighbourhood around Ashton Road Clinic has 1,862 residents and 3.9% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (0.2 miles). Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 6th of 6 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School in Preston, about 20 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,862 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 42.9% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (0.2 miles); Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (0.3 miles); Lancaster Royal Grammar School (0.4 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (3 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 6 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 20 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Lancaster
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 dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Ashton Road Clinic is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Ashton Road Clinic on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Lancaster Smile Clinic, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Ashton Road Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Smile Clinic, Lancaster | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (202) |
| Malmin Orthodontics, Lancaster | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (86) |
| Marketgate Dental Practice, Lancaster | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (405) |
| The Scanning Suite, Lancaster | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (7) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTICS (LANCASTER), Lancaster | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bare Dental Clinic (Private), Morecambe | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 5.0 (32) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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