About This Practice
Pontefract Hospital is an orthodontic practice based in Pontefract, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Its 4.0 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Pontefract. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. The practice address is Friarwood Ln, Pontefract WF8 1PL, UK. 201 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.0/5. We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Pontefract, including this one. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are One Smile Dental - Pontefract in Pontefract (under a mile away), Pontefract Dental Care in Pontefract (under a mile away), and Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio in Pontefract (under a mile away).
Pontefract Hospital at a Glance
| Address | Friarwood Ln, Pontefract WF8 1PL, UK, Pontefract |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 4.0 out of 5 from 201 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | One Smile Dental - Pontefract, Pontefract — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Pontefract Hospital
Pontefract Hospital sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,695 residents, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ark the King's School is the closest secondary school, 0.6 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 3 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 4 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 4th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, about 13 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,695 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 35.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ark the King's School (0.6 miles); Ark Carleton High School (1.0 miles); The Featherstone Academy (1.7 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (3 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds (about 13 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Pontefract
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 West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.
Pontefract Hospital 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 Pontefract Hospital on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is One Smile Dental - Pontefract, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Pontefract Hospital | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Smile Dental - Pontefract, Pontefract | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (59) |
| Pontefract Dental Care, Pontefract | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (937) |
| Ropergate Dental Care & Implant Studio, Pontefract | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (510) |
| Armstrong and Haire, Castleford | 3.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.4 (184) |
| The Mount Dental Practice, Low Ackworth | 3.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 3.9 (18) |
| garforth dental - Invisalign Leeds, Garforth | 7.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (782) |
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