--- title: "Orthodontists in Ely, Cambridgeshire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ely description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Ely, Cambridgeshire: 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 Ely Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Ely, Cambridgeshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Ely](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ely) ## Compare Orthodontists in Ely 2 practices are on our register for Ely. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Anglia Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/anglia-orthodontics-2) | Not listed | Private | 3.7 (3 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Ely Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ely-smiles) CB7 4PE | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (15 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Ely at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | East Cambridgeshire | | NHS dental services | NHS Central East Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 19,090 | | Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,485 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 16.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,622 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices | | Access within Cambridgeshire | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 342 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Cambridgeshire | | Nearest secondary schools | Ely College — 0.9 miles Witchford Village College — 2.2 miles Vista Academy Littleport — 4.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,439 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 [Chettisham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chettisham) [Stuntney](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stuntney) [Little Street](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/little-street) [Queen Adelaide](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/queen-adelaide) [Downham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/downham) [Barway](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/barway) [All Areas in Cambridgeshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/cambridgeshire) 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 Ely How many orthodontists are there in Ely? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Ely. Which orthodontist in Ely has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Ely Smiles has the highest average rating on our register for Ely: 4.9 from 15 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Ely? 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. 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