--- title: "North Hill Dental Care | Orthodontist in Colchester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care description: "North Hill Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Rated 4.7/5 from 42 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # North Hill Dental Care 65A North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX, UK, [Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) CO1 1PX 4.7 (42 reviews) NHS Braces [01206 560318](tel:01206 560318) [Visit Website](https://www.northhilldentalcare.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6748600021776742456&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@northhilldentalcare.co.uk) ## About This Practice North Hill Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. North Hill Dental Care is one of 14 orthodontic practices we track in Colchester. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Its 4.7 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Colchester. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are North Hill Dental in Colchester (under a mile away), Optident Dental Clinic in Colchester (under a mile away), and Creffield Lodge Dental Practice in Colchester (under a mile away). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. The practice address is 65A North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX, UK, postcode CO1 1PX. The practice has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 42 reviews. ## North Hill Dental Care at a Glance | Address | 65A North Hill, Colchester CO1 1PX, UK, Colchester, CO1 1PX | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Essex Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 42 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | North Hill Dental, Colchester — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around North Hill Dental Care Around North Hill Dental Care the 2021 Census counts 1,119 residents, with 1.4% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is St Helena School, 0.4 miles away. Patients here can choose from 14 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 11th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,119 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 15.5% aged 16 to 24 and 48.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St Helena School (0.4 miles); Colchester Royal Grammar School (0.5 miles); St Benedict's Catholic College (1.0 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (9 offer NHS, 10 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 15 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in CO1 | 7,300 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CO1 | 29.4% | | Residents per square kilometre in CO1 | 4,006 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CO1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/co1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Colchester 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Essex Integrated Care Board. North Hill Dental Care is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does North Hill Dental Care offer NHS treatment? North Hill Dental Care offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does North Hill Dental Care offer? North Hill Dental Care offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is North Hill Dental Care accessible? North Hill Dental Care is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is North Hill Dental Care located? North Hill Dental Care is located in Colchester. How many orthodontists are there in Colchester? We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, of which North Hill Dental Care is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at North Hill Dental Care? 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. What other orthodontists are near North Hill Dental Care? The nearest other practices on our register are North Hill Dental (Colchester, under a mile away), Optident Dental Clinic (Colchester, under a mile away), and Creffield Lodge Dental Practice (Colchester, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at North Hill Dental Care, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` North Hill Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Colchester View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colchester) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to North Hill Dental Care on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is North Hill Dental, under a mile away. | Practice | From North Hill Dental Care | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [North Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental), Colchester | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) | | [Optident Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic), Colchester | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (377) | | [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice), Colchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (269) | | [Mulberry Clinics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-clinics), Colchester | under a mile south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (147) | | [The Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic-2), Colchester | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.6 (735) | | [Dentoworld](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentoworld), Colchester | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (210) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from North Hill Dental Care. [North Hill Dental — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental) [Optident Dental Clinic — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic) [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice) [Mulberry Clinics — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-clinics) [The Smile Clinic — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-smile-clinic-2) [Dentoworld — Colchester (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentoworld) [Compare All Orthodontists in Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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