Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry
Hillcrest Dental Practice, Bickington Rd, Sticklepath, Barnstaple EX31 2DB, UK, Barnstaple EX31 2DB
4.9 (14 reviews)
About This Practice
Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Barnstaple. Its 4.9 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.3 across the practices we track in Barnstaple. This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. This is one of 7 practices on our Barnstaple register. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Pure Dental Centre in Barnstaple (under a mile away), Trinity Dental Centre in Barnstaple (about 1 mile away), and Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple (about 1 mile away). The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. Patients have rated this practice 4.9/5 across 14 reviews. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry is located at Hillcrest Dental Practice, Bickington Rd, Sticklepath, Barnstaple EX31 2DB, UK (EX31 2DB).
Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry at a Glance
| Address | Hillcrest Dental Practice, Bickington Rd, Sticklepath, Barnstaple EX31 2DB, UK, Barnstaple, EX31 2DB |
|---|---|
| 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 | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | NHS Braces |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 14 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry
Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,447 residents, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Park Community School is the closest secondary school, 1.1 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 6 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,447 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Park Community School (1.1 miles); Pilton Community College (1.1 miles); Braunton Academy (4.1 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (3 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 6 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in EX31 | 5,970 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in EX31 | 35.3% |
| Residents per square kilometre in EX31 | 1,900 |
NHS Orthodontics in Barnstaple
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.
Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Pure Dental Centre, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | payment plans | 4.6 (27) |
| Trinity Dental Centre, Barnstaple | 1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.6 (24) |
| Dental Implants Devon, Barnstaple | 1.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 3.4 (70) |
| Next Wave Dental, Barnstaple | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (66) |
| St John's Dental Centre, Barnstaple | 1.7 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 1.0 (2) |
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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