--- title: "Orthodontists in Darwen | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/darwen description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen: 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 Darwen Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Darwen](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/darwen) ## Compare Orthodontists in Darwen 5 practices are on our register for Darwen. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bateman & Best](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bateman-best) BB3 0AA | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (1,122 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Blue Sky Dental Care Darwen](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blue-sky-dental-care-darwen) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (32 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Darwen Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darwen-dental-care) | Not listed | Private | 4.3 (4 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Darwen Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darwen-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (32 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Darwenside Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darwenside-dental-practice) BB3 0DA | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.6 (715 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Darwen at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Blackburn with Darwen | | 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 32,566 | | Residents under 16 | 23.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,459 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 13.8% aged 16 to 24 and 35% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 36.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 10,671 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England | | Access within Blackburn with Darwen | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 56 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 8.4% across neighbourhoods in Blackburn with Darwen | | Nearest university dental hospital | Preston Dental School, Preston — 11 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Darwen Aldridge Community Academy — 0.4 miles Aldridge Utc Darwen — 0.5 miles Darwen Vale High School — 1.4 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,135 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 88 schools, 29,935 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 [Chapels](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chapels) [Pot House](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pot-house) [Shorey Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shorey-bank) [Livesey Fold](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/livesey-fold) [Anchor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/anchor) [Blacksnape](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blacksnape) [All Areas in Blackburn with Darwen](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/blackburn-with-darwen) 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 Darwen How many orthodontists are there in Darwen? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for Darwen, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Darwen offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Darwen: Bateman & Best, Darwenside Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Darwen has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Bateman & Best has the highest average rating on our register for Darwen: 4.9 from 1,122 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Darwen? 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 Darwen | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/darwen](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/darwen) ## 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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