Compare Orthodontists in Pontefract
4 practices are on our register for Pontefract. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.
| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Smile Dental - Pontefract | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (59 reviews) | Under a mile |
| Pontefract Dental Care WF8 1AW |
Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (937 reviews) | Under a mile |
| Pontefract Hospital | Not listed | Private | 4.0 (201 reviews) | Under a mile |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio WF8 1JY |
Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.6 (510 reviews) | Under a mile |
Pontefract at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wakefield |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 44,710 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 35.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,979 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within City and Borough of Wakefield | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 136 places in the county (the county median is 1.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Wakefield |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ark the King's School — 0.5 miles Ark Carleton High School — 1.0 miles The Featherstone Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,434 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 155 schools, 57,141 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
Orthodontists in Nearby Areas
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