--- title: "Orthodontists in Chorley, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chorley description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Chorley, Lancashire: 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 Chorley Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Chorley, Lancashire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Chorley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/chorley) ## Compare Orthodontists in Chorley 3 practices are on our register for Chorley. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Axis Podiatry Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/axis-podiatry-ltd) | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (216 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Chorley Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chorley-orthodontics) PR7 1JE | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (70 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Southport Road Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/southport-road-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (248 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Chorley at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Chorley | | NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria 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 | Around the England average | | Population | 33,888 | | Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,615 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 23% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,835 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England | | Access within Lancashire | 87th closest to an orthodontic practice of 618 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Lancashire | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 8 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Albany Academy — 0.4 miles Holy Cross Catholic High School — 1.0 miles St Michael's Church of England High School — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,758 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% 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 [Chorley Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chorley-moor) [Red Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/red-bank) [Weld Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/weld-bank) [Great Knowley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/great-knowley) [Heath Charnock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/heath-charnock) [Little Knowley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/little-knowley) [All Areas in Lancashire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/lancashire) 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 Chorley How many orthodontists are there in Chorley? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Chorley, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Chorley offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Chorley: Axis Podiatry Ltd, Chorley Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Chorley has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Axis Podiatry Ltd has the highest average rating on our register for Chorley: 5.0 from 216 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Chorley? 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 Chorley, Lancashire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chorley](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chorley) ## 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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