Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic
316 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 6EG, UK, Leicester LE2 6EG
4.7 (725 reviews)
About This Practice
Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is an orthodontic practice based in Leicester, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. 725 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. This practice lists Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces among its available treatments. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are St Johns Road Dental Practice in Leicester (under a mile away), Carisbrooke Dental Practice in Leicester (under a mile away), and The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester in Leicester (under a mile away). Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. You'll find the practice at 316 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 6EG, UK, LE2 6EG. We currently track 19 orthodontic practices in Leicester, including this one. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. Its 4.7 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Leicester. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice.
Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic at a Glance
| Address | 316 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 6EG, UK, Leicester, LE2 6EG |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 725 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | St Johns Road Dental Practice, Leicester — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic
Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,855 residents, 3.7% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is Lancaster Academy, 0.4 miles away. Within three miles there are 23 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 18th of 24 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,855 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 35.4% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lancaster Academy (0.4 miles); Sir Jonathan North Girls' College (0.4 miles); Madani Girls' School (1.3 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 23 (15 offer NHS, 18 list clear aligners, 11 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 18th of 24 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham (about 34 miles) |
| Residents in LE2 | 10,476 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in LE2 | 23.1% |
| Residents per square kilometre in LE2 | 4,009 |
NHS Orthodontics in Leicester
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 Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board.
Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 6 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is St Johns Road Dental Practice, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Knighton Dental & Cosmetic Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Road Dental Practice, Leicester | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (224) |
| Carisbrooke Dental Practice, Leicester | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (409) |
| The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester, Leicester | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (542) |
| Dentique Dental Practice, Leicester | 1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (120) |
| Smiles by Gurms, Leicester | 1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.7 (141) |
| Wigston Dental Care, Wigston Magna | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (92) |
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