About This Practice
For patients in Colchester, North Hill Dental is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Other practices nearby include North Hill Dental Care in Colchester (under a mile away), Optident Dental Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away), and The Smile Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away). We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, including this one. Patients have rated this practice 4.8/5 across 580 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. North Hill Dental is located at 46 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PY, UK. Its 4.8 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Colchester. This is a private orthodontic practice.
North Hill Dental at a Glance
| Address | 46 North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PY, UK, Colchester |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 580 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | North Hill Dental Care, Colchester — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around North Hill Dental
Around North Hill Dental the 2021 Census counts 1,198 residents, with 4.6% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is St Helena School, 0.3 miles away. Patients here can choose from 14 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 7th.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,198 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 44.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Helena School (0.3 miles); Colchester Royal Grammar School (0.5 miles); St Benedict's Catholic College (1.0 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (10 offer NHS, 10 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 15 rated practices within three miles |
NHS Orthodontics in Colchester
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 Essex Integrated Care Board.
North Hill Dental 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 North Hill Dental on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is North Hill Dental Care, under a mile away.
| Practice | From North Hill Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill Dental Care, Colchester | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) |
| Optident Dental Clinic, Colchester | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (377) |
| The Smile Clinic, Colchester | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.6 (735) |
| Creffield Lodge Dental Practice, Colchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (269) |
| Mulberry Clinics, Colchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (147) |
| Dentoworld, Colchester | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (210) |
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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