About This Practice
Darwen Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Darwen. This is a private orthodontic practice. This is one of 6 practices on our Darwen register. The practice address is 42 Railway Rd, Darwen BB3 2RJ, UK. Across the practices we list in Darwen, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. 32 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.8/5. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Darwen Dental Care in Darwen (under a mile away), DARWEN ORTHODONTICS in Darwen (under a mile away), and Darwenside Dental Practice in Darwen (under a mile away). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England.
Darwen Orthodontics at a Glance
| Address | 42 Railway Rd, Darwen BB3 2RJ, 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 | 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Darwen Dental Care, Darwen — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Darwen Orthodontics
Darwen Orthodontics sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,732 residents, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (0.2 miles). Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 3rd of 6 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Preston Dental School, Preston, about 11 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,732 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (0.2 miles); Aldridge Utc Darwen (0.2 miles); Darwen Vale High School (1.5 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (3 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 6 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston (about 11 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.
Darwen Orthodontics 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 Darwen Orthodontics on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Darwen Dental Care, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Darwen Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Dental Care, Darwen | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (4) |
| Darwenside Dental Practice, Darwen | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.6 (715) |
| Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen, Darwen | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (32) |
| Bateman & Best, Darwen | 1.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (1,122) |
| Lancashire Dental Accrington Road, Blackburn | 2.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (565) |
| Eden Dental Studio, Blackburn | 3.6 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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