--- title: "Orthodontists in Costessey, Norfolk | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/costessey description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Costessey, Norfolk: 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 Costessey Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Costessey, Norfolk by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Costessey](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/costessey) ## Compare Orthodontists in Costessey 1 practice is on our register for Costessey. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Drayton Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/drayton-dental-care) NR8 6DN | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (257 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Costessey at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | South Norfolk | | NHS dental services | NHS Norfolk and Suffolk 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 | 2,381 | | Residents under 16 | 17.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,519 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 10.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 919 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England | | Access within Norfolk | 48th closest to an orthodontic practice of 868 places in the county (the county median is 9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Norfolk | | Nearest secondary schools | Ormiston Victory Academy — 0.8 miles Hellesdon High School — 1.9 miles Taverham High School — 2.1 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,921 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Bowthorpe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bowthorpe) [New Costessey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/new-costessey) [Taverham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/taverham) [Queen's Hills](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/queen-s-hills) [Thorpe Marriot](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thorpe-marriot) [Colney](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colney) [All Areas in Norfolk](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/norfolk) 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 Costessey How many orthodontists are there in Costessey? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Costessey, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Costessey offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Costessey: Drayton Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Costessey has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Drayton Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Costessey: 4.8 from 257 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Costessey? 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 Costessey, Norfolk | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/costessey](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/costessey) ## 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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