Latchford and Latchford
49 Castle Rd, Bedford MK40 3PL, UK, Bedford MK40 3PL
4.7 (15 reviews)
About This Practice
Latchford and Latchford is an orthodontic practice in Bedford. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Patients have rated this practice 4.7/5 across 15 reviews. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking. We currently track 15 orthodontic practices in Bedford, including this one. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are John Evans Orthodontic Practice in Bedford (under a mile away), Bedford Braces in Bedford (under a mile away), and De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental Practice in Bedford (under a mile away). This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. Across the practices we list in Bedford, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.7 is in line with that. The practice address is 49 Castle Rd, Bedford MK40 3PL, UK, postcode MK40 3PL. The practice offers Lingual Braces.
Latchford and Latchford at a Glance
| Address | 49 Castle Rd, Bedford MK40 3PL, UK, Bedford, MK40 3PL |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Lingual Braces |
| Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 15 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | John Evans Orthodontic Practice, Bedford — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Latchford and Latchford
Latchford and Latchford sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,125 residents, 3.6% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Castle Newnham School (0.4 miles). Within three miles there are 15 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 11th.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,125 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.7% aged 16 to 24 and 41.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle Newnham School (0.4 miles); Bedford Free School (0.5 miles); Goldington Academy (0.8 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 15 (9 offer NHS, 10 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 15 rated practices within three miles |
| Residents in MK40 | 11,850 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in MK40 | 45% |
| Residents per square kilometre in MK40 | 4,624 |
NHS Orthodontics in Bedford
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 Central East Integrated Care Board.
Latchford and Latchford 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 Latchford and Latchford on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is John Evans Orthodontic Practice, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Latchford and Latchford | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Evans Orthodontic Practice, Bedford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (10) |
| Bedford Braces, Bedford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (4) |
| De-ientes Dental: Bedford Dental Practice, Bedford | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (114) |
| Teamcare Dental Practice, Bedford | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (295) |
| BEDFORD BRACES LTD, Bedford | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Bedford Dental Sedation Clinic, Bedford | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (87) |
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