About This Practice
For patients in Barnstaple, St John's Dental Centre is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Its 1.0 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.3 across the practices we track in Barnstaple. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Litchdon Medical Centre in Barnstaple (under a mile away), Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (under a mile away), and Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple (under a mile away). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. This is one of 7 practices on our Barnstaple register. St John's Dental Centre is located at Eastern Ave, Barnstaple EX32 8NX, UK. 2 reviews give this practice an average rating of 1.0/5.
St John's Dental Centre at a Glance
| Address | Eastern Ave, Barnstaple EX32 8NX, UK, Barnstaple |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Devon Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 1.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around St John's Dental Centre
The neighbourhood around St John's Dental Centre has 1,171 residents and 7.2% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to The Park Community School (0.6 miles). St John's Dental Centre is one of 7 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 6 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 6th.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,171 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 29.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Park Community School (0.6 miles); Pilton Community College (1.8 miles); Braunton Academy (5.6 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (4 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 6 rated practices within three miles |
NHS Orthodontics in Barnstaple
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 Devon Integrated Care Board.
St John's Dental Centre 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 St John's Dental Centre on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Litchdon Medical Centre, under a mile away.
| Practice | From St John's Dental Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litchdon Medical Centre, Barnstaple | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 3.4 (70) |
| Next Wave Dental, Barnstaple | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (66) |
| Dental Implants Devon, Barnstaple | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Trinity Dental Centre, Barnstaple | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.6 (24) |
| Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry, Barnstaple | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (14) |
| Pure Dental Centre, Barnstaple | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | payment plans | 4.6 (27) |
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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