Walmsley Dental
253 Manchester Rd, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6HE, UK, Ashton-under-Lyne M43 6HE
4.9 (347 reviews)
About This Practice
Walmsley Dental is an orthodontic practice based in Droylsden, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. Other practices nearby include Thornley Park Dental in Denton (about 2 miles away), Kingswater Dental Practice in Denton (about 2 miles away), and Ashton Primary Care Centre in Ashton-under-Lyne (about 2 miles away). 347 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. The practice address is 253 Manchester Rd, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6HE, UK, postcode M43 6HE. On-site parking is reported to be available. Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. This is the only practice we currently have on record for Droylsden. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. A patient review of Walmsley Dental: “TESTIMONIAL VIDEO #3Pick a porcelain veneer or full smile makeover reel — final reveal moment works best. 9:16 vertical. Anna's porcelain veneers.” (one patient). Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care.
Walmsley Dental at a Glance
| Address | 253 Manchester Rd, Droylsden, Manchester M43 6HE, UK, Droylsden, M43 6HE |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester 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, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 347 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Thornley Park Dental, Denton — 1.6 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Walmsley Dental
The neighbourhood around Walmsley Dental has 1,884 residents and 8.8% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Droylsden Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.2 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 7 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 8 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 3 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,884 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 34% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Droylsden Academy (0.2 miles); Fairfield High School for Girls (0.4 miles); Wright Robinson College (1.0 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 7 (2 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 8 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester (about 3 miles) |
| Residents in M43 | 9,278 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in M43 | 28.8% |
| Residents per square kilometre in M43 | 4,850 |
NHS Orthodontics in Droylsden
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 Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board.
Walmsley Dental is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Walmsley Dental on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 5 list clear aligners and 4 list fixed braces. The nearest is Thornley Park Dental, 1.6 miles away.
| Practice | From Walmsley Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornley Park Dental, Denton | 1.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | emergency, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (358) |
| Kingswater Dental Practice, Denton | 2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends | 4.8 (147) |
| Ashton Primary Care Centre, Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.0 (83) |
| Denton Orthodontics Centre, Denton | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (85) |
| Links Orthodontics, Ashton-under-Lyne | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 2.7 (25) |
| Good Dentist, Chadderton | 2.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.6 (49) |
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