Compare Orthodontists in Skelmersdale
2 practices are on our register for Skelmersdale. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.
| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - SKELMERSDALE WN8 6HD |
Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — |
| St. Raphael's Dental Practice WN8 0AH |
NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (429 reviews) | 2 miles |
Skelmersdale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | West Lancashire |
| 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) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 38,944 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,471 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 46% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,546 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Lancashire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Lathom High School : A Technology College — 1.2 miles Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School — 1.3 miles Maharishi Free School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,367 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
Orthodontists in Nearby Areas
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