About This Practice
Patients in Darwen can be seen at Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen. Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen is one of 6 orthodontic practices we track in Darwen. The practice address is 93 Blackburn Rd, Darwen BB3 1ET, UK. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 32 reviews. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 4.9 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Darwen. Other practices nearby include Bateman & Best in Darwen (under a mile away), Darwenside Dental Practice in Darwen (under a mile away), and Darwen Dental Care in Darwen (under a mile away). Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis.
Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen at a Glance
| Address | 93 Blackburn Rd, Darwen BB3 1ET, UK, Darwen |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.9 out of 5 from 32 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Bateman & Best, Darwen — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen
The neighbourhood around Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen has 1,372 residents and 7.1% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Aldridge Utc Darwen is the closest secondary school, 0.6 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. Among the 6 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 10 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,372 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 35.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Aldridge Utc Darwen (0.6 miles); Darwen Vale High School (0.8 miles); Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (0.9 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (3 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 6 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 10 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Darwen
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.
Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen 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 Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Bateman & Best, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bateman & Best, Darwen | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (1,122) |
| Darwenside Dental Practice, Darwen | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.6 (715) |
| Darwen Dental Care, Darwen | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (4) |
| Darwen Orthodontics, Darwen | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (32) |
| Lancashire Dental Accrington Road, Blackburn | 1.9 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (565) |
| Eden Dental Studio, Blackburn | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.4 (526) |
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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