--- title: "Orthodontists in Astwood Bank | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/astwood-bank description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Astwood Bank, Worcestershire: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Astwood Bank Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Astwood Bank, Worcestershire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Astwood Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/astwood-bank) ## Compare Orthodontists in Astwood Bank 1 practice is on our register for Astwood Bank. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/crabbs-cross-dental-surgery) B97 5JX | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.8 (134 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Astwood Bank at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Redditch | | NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 2,717 | | Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,859 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,573 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England | | Access within Worcestershire | 101st closest to an orthodontic practice of 512 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Worcestershire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 16 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Ridgeway Secondary School — 0.4 miles St Augustine's Catholic High School — 0.9 miles Studley High School — 1.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 4,506 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Dagtail End](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dagtail-end) [Hunt End](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hunt-end) [Crabbs Cross](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/crabbs-cross) [Edgiock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edgiock) [New End](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/new-end) [Shurnock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shurnock) [All Areas in Worcestershire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/worcestershire) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Astwood Bank How many orthodontists are there in Astwood Bank? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Astwood Bank, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Astwood Bank offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Astwood Bank: Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Astwood Bank has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Crabbs Cross Dental Surgery has the highest average rating on our register for Astwood Bank: 4.8 from 134 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Astwood Bank? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Astwood Bank | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/astwood-bank](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/astwood-bank) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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