About This Practice
Patients in Exeter can be seen at Barnstaple Health Centre. This is a private orthodontic practice. The practice address is Vicarage St, Barnstaple EX32 7BH, UK. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This is one of 12 practices on our Exeter register. Across the practices we list in Exeter, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.4 is below that. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre in Exeter (under a mile away), Just Smile Dental in Exeter (under a mile away), and Exeter Advanced Dentistry in Exeter (under a mile away). The practice has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 58 reviews.
Barnstaple Health Centre at a Glance
| Address | Vicarage St, Barnstaple EX32 7BH, UK, Exeter |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 58 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, Exeter — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Barnstaple Health Centre
Around Barnstaple Health Centre the 2021 Census counts 2,354 residents, with 1.7% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Isca Academy is the closest secondary school, 1.2 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 11 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 12 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 10th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Peninsula Dental School in Plymouth, about 34 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,354 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 47.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Isca Academy (1.2 miles); St James School (1.2 miles); St Peter's Church of England Aided School (1.5 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 11 (2 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 10th of 12 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Peninsula Dental School, Plymouth (about 34 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Exeter
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 Devon Integrated Care Board.
Barnstaple Health Centre 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 Barnstaple Health Centre on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Barnstaple Health Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter NHS Dental Access Centre, Exeter | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (26) |
| Just Smile Dental, Exeter | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (139) |
| Exeter Advanced Dentistry, Exeter | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (462) |
| Centre for Womens Health, Exeter | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.1 (33) |
| The Exeter Dental Centre, Exeter | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (510) |
| Exeter Orthodontic Practice, Exeter | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist | 4.9 (202) |
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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