--- title: "North Hill Dental Layer Road | Orthodontist in Colchester" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-layer-road description: "North Hill Dental Layer Road is an orthodontic practice in Colchester. Rated 4.4/5 from 195 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # North Hill Dental Layer Road 172 Layer Rd, Colchester CO2 9LA, UK, [Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) 4.4 (195 reviews) [01206 570381](tel:01206 570381) [Visit Website](https://www.northhilldental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11662915650035234821&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice North Hill Dental Layer Road provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Colchester. North Hill Dental Layer Road is located at 172 Layer Rd, Colchester CO2 9LA, UK. 195 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.4/5. Across the practices we list in Colchester, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.4 is below that. We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, including this one. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This is a private orthodontic practice. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Whitefern Dental Health in Colchester (about 1 mile away), Creffield Lodge Dental Practice in Colchester (about 2 miles away), and Mulberry Clinics in Colchester (about 2 miles away). ## North Hill Dental Layer Road at a Glance | Address | 172 Layer Rd, Colchester CO2 9LA, UK, Colchester | | --- | --- | | 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 | Private | | Public rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 195 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Whitefern Dental Health, Colchester — 1.3 miles | | 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 Layer Road Around North Hill Dental Layer Road the 2021 Census counts 1,882 residents, with 6.8% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Paxman Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.5 miles from the practice. North Hill Dental Layer Road is one of 11 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 11 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 11th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,882 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 41.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Paxman Academy (0.5 miles); Philip Morant School and College (1.1 miles); The Thomas Lord Audley School (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 10 (6 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 11th of 11 rated practices within three miles | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## 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 Layer Road is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does North Hill Dental Layer Road offer NHS treatment? North Hill Dental Layer Road offers private orthodontic treatment. Where is North Hill Dental Layer Road located? North Hill Dental Layer Road is located in Colchester. How many orthodontists are there in Colchester? We currently track 14 orthodontic practices in Colchester, of which North Hill Dental Layer Road is one. What other orthodontists are near North Hill Dental Layer Road? The nearest other practices on our register are Whitefern Dental Health (Colchester, about 1 mile away), Creffield Lodge Dental Practice (Colchester, about 2 miles away), and Mulberry Clinics (Colchester, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at North Hill Dental Layer Road, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` North Hill Dental Layer Road on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Colchester View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colchester) [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 Layer Road on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Whitefern Dental Health, 1.3 miles away. | Practice | From North Hill Dental Layer Road | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Whitefern Dental Health](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitefern-dental-health), Colchester | 1.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (122) | | [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice), Colchester | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (269) | | [Mulberry Clinics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-clinics), Colchester | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | evenings/weekends | 4.9 (147) | | [Optident Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic), Colchester | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (377) | | [North Hill Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care), Colchester | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (42) | | [North Hill Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental), Colchester | 2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (580) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from North Hill Dental Layer Road. [Whitefern Dental Health — Colchester (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitefern-dental-health) [Creffield Lodge Dental Practice — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/creffield-lodge-dental-practice) [Mulberry Clinics — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mulberry-clinics) [Optident Dental Clinic — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/optident-dental-clinic) [North Hill Dental Care — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental-care) [North Hill Dental — Colchester (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-hill-dental) [Compare All Orthodontists in Colchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colchester) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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