--- title: "Orthodontists in Walkden | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/walkden description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Walkden, City and Borough of Salford: treatments listed, NHS or private. Start online in minutes with Virtual Consultant." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Walkden Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Walkden, City and Borough of Salford by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Walkden](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/walkden) ## Compare Orthodontists in Walkden 1 practice is on our register for Walkden. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Nova Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nova-dental-studio) M28 7DP | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (33 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Walkden at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Salford | | NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester 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 | 35,937 | | Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,837 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 40.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 24.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 6,145 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 26 practices, more than 94% of towns in England | | Access within City and Borough of Salford | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 42 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 7.6% across neighbourhoods in City and Borough of Salford | | Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 8 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | The Lowry Academy — 0.5 miles Co-op Academy Walkden — 0.8 miles Star Salford Academy — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 12,484 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 131 schools, 44,488 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% 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 [Engine Fold](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/engine-fold) [Parr Fold](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/parr-fold) [Linnyshaw](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/linnyshaw) [Ellenbrook](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ellenbrook) [Whittle Brook](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whittle-brook) [Kearsley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kearsley) [All Areas in City and Borough of Salford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/city-and-borough-of-salford) 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 Walkden How many orthodontists are there in Walkden? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Walkden. Which orthodontist in Walkden has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Nova Dental Studio has the highest average rating on our register for Walkden: 5.0 from 33 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Walkden? 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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