Purlys Dental Practice
185 Nevells Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4TS, UK, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4TS
4.9 (270 reviews)
About This Practice
Purlys Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice based in Letchworth Garden City, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Across the practices we list in Letchworth Garden City, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 4.9 is above that. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Harlow Dental Surgery in Letchworth Garden City (under a mile away), Bancroft Dentistry in Hitchin (about 3 miles away), and Orthoclinique in Hitchin (about 3 miles away). The practice address is 185 Nevells Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4TS, UK, postcode SG6 4TS. 270 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Letchworth Garden City, including this one. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Finance or monthly payment plans are reported to be available for private treatment. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers.
Purlys Dental Practice at a Glance
| Address | 185 Nevells Rd, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4TS, UK, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4TS |
|---|---|
| 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 | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 270 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Harlow Dental Surgery, Letchworth Garden City — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Purlys Dental Practice
The neighbourhood around Purlys Dental Practice has 1,712 residents and 6.4% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Fearnhill School is the closest secondary school, 0.8 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 5 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 5 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London, about 32 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,712 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fearnhill School (0.8 miles); The Highfield School (1.0 miles); The Knights Templar School (1.8 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (4 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 5 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London (about 32 miles) |
| Residents in SG6 | 4,683 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in SG6 | 22% |
| Residents per square kilometre in SG6 | 2,718 |
NHS Orthodontics in Letchworth Garden City
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.
Purlys Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Purlys Dental Practice on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Harlow Dental Surgery, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Purlys Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Dental Surgery, Letchworth Garden City | under a mile south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.1 (101) |
| Bancroft Dentistry, Hitchin | 2.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (286) |
| Orthoclinique, Hitchin | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.2 (46) |
| The Vernon Dental Practice, Hitchin | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (299) |
| HITCHIN ORTHODONTIC CLINIC LIMITED, Hitchin | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hitchin Dental Care, Hitchin | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (371) |
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