Bancroft Dentistry
7 Bancroft, Hitchin SG5 1LH, UK, Hitchin SG51LH
5.0 (286 reviews)
About This Practice
Bancroft Dentistry is an orthodontic practice based in Hitchin, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Across the practices we list in Hitchin, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 5.0 is in line with that. Bancroft Dentistry is located at 7 Bancroft, Hitchin SG5 1LH, UK (SG51LH). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Retainers, depending on suitability. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 286 reviews. Bancroft Dentistry is one of 8 orthodontic practices we track in Hitchin. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Orthoclinique in Hitchin (under a mile away), HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED in Hitchin (under a mile away), and Hitchin Dental Care in Hitchin (under a mile away).
Bancroft Dentistry at a Glance
| Address | 7 Bancroft, Hitchin SG5 1LH, UK, Hitchin, SG51LH |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 286 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Orthoclinique, Hitchin — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Bancroft Dentistry
Around Bancroft Dentistry the 2021 Census counts 2,467 residents, with 5% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Hitchin Boys' School (0.1 miles). Bancroft Dentistry is one of 10 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Among the 8 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 30 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,467 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 38.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hitchin Boys' School (0.1 miles); Hitchin Girls' School (0.4 miles); The Priory School (0.8 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (6 offer NHS, 7 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 8 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 30 miles) |
| Residents in SG5 | 8,412 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in SG5 | 16.1% |
| Residents per square kilometre in SG5 | 748 |
NHS Orthodontics in Hitchin
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 Central East Integrated Care Board.
Bancroft Dentistry 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 Bancroft Dentistry on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Orthoclinique, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Bancroft Dentistry | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orthoclinique, Hitchin | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (46) |
| HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED, Hitchin | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hitchin Dental Care, Hitchin | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (371) |
| The Vernon Dental Practice, Hitchin | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (299) |
| Hitchin Dentistry, Hitchin | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Bucklersbury Dental Studio, Hitchin | under a mile south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (290) |
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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