--- title: "Litchdon Medical Centre | Orthodontist in Barnstaple" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/litchdon-medical-centre description: "Litchdon Medical Centre is an orthodontic practice in Barnstaple. Rated 3.4/5 from 70 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Litchdon Medical Centre Landkey Rd, Barnstaple EX32 9LL, UK, [Barnstaple](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/barnstaple) EX32 9LL 3.4 (70 reviews) NHS Braces [01271 323443](tel:01271 323443) [Visit Website](http://www.litchdonmedicalcentre.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16778996103781474812&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Litchdon Medical Centre is an orthodontic practice in Barnstaple. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 3.4 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.3 across the practices we track in Barnstaple. This is one of 7 practices on our Barnstaple register. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Next Wave Dental in Barnstaple (under a mile away), St John's Dental Centre in Barnstaple (under a mile away), and Dental Implants Devon in Barnstaple (under a mile away). The practice has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 from 70 reviews. Litchdon Medical Centre is located at Landkey Rd, Barnstaple EX32 9LL, UK (EX32 9LL). Wheelchair access is reported to be available. ## Litchdon Medical Centre at a Glance | Address | Landkey Rd, Barnstaple EX32 9LL, UK, Barnstaple, EX32 9LL | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 3.4 out of 5 from 70 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Next Wave Dental, Barnstaple — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Litchdon Medical Centre Litchdon Medical Centre sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,513 residents, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to The Park Community School (0.4 miles). Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 6 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 5th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,513 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | The Park Community School (0.4 miles); Pilton Community College (1.8 miles); Braunton Academy (5.5 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (3 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 6 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in EX32 | 9,768 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in EX32 | 17% | | Residents per square kilometre in EX32 | 230 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the EX32 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ex32) ## 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. Litchdon Medical Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Litchdon Medical Centre offer NHS treatment? Litchdon Medical Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Litchdon Medical Centre offer? Litchdon Medical Centre offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Litchdon Medical Centre accessible? Litchdon Medical Centre is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Litchdon Medical Centre located? Litchdon Medical Centre is located in Barnstaple. How many orthodontists are there in Barnstaple? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Barnstaple, of which Litchdon Medical Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Litchdon Medical Centre? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Litchdon Medical Centre? The nearest other practices on our register are Next Wave Dental (Barnstaple, under a mile away), St John's Dental Centre (Barnstaple, under a mile away), and Dental Implants Devon (Barnstaple, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Litchdon Medical Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Litchdon Medical Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Barnstaple View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/barnstaple) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Litchdon Medical Centre on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Next Wave Dental, under a mile away. | Practice | From Litchdon Medical Centre | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Next Wave Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/next-wave-dental), Barnstaple | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (66) | | [St John's Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-dental-centre), Barnstaple | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 1.0 (2) | | [Dental Implants Devon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-implants-devon), Barnstaple | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Trinity Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/trinity-dental-centre), Barnstaple | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.6 (24) | | [Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-zol-excellence-in-dentistry), Barnstaple | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (14) | | [Pure Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pure-dental-centre), Barnstaple | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | payment plans | 4.6 (27) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Litchdon Medical Centre. [Next Wave Dental — Barnstaple (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/next-wave-dental) [St John's Dental Centre — Barnstaple (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-johns-dental-centre) [Dental Implants Devon — Barnstaple (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-implants-devon) [Trinity Dental Centre — Barnstaple (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/trinity-dental-centre) [Dr Zol - Excellence in Dentistry — Barnstaple (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-zol-excellence-in-dentistry) [Pure Dental Centre — Barnstaple (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pure-dental-centre) [Compare All Orthodontists in Barnstaple](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/barnstaple) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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