Orthodontic practices near AL4
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of AL4, 61 practices within 10 and 229 practices within 20. The closest is Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre in St Albans, 2.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (110 reviews) |
| St Albans OrthodonticsSt Albans | 2.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (185 reviews) |
| Invisalign St AlbansSt Albans | 2.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Dental Specialists St AlbansSt Albans | 2.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (31 reviews) |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 2.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) |
| St Peters Lodge Dental PracticeSt Albans | 2.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (450 reviews) |
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (184 reviews) |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 2.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of AL4
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre in St Albans (5.0 from 184 reviews), 2.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (184 reviews) | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Visage Dental St AlbansSt Albans | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Alban City Dental & Surgical CentreSt Albans | 5.0 (110 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-west |
| Victoria Dental ClinicSt Albans | 4.9 (1,001 reviews) | 2.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from AL4
AL4 is 2 miles from Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre in St Albans, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 61 practices, and within 20 there are 229.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: St Albans Orthodontics (2.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around AL4 list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around AL4 are commissioned by NHS Central East Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre in St Albans, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
AL4 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | St Albans |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 22.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,177 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 581 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sandringham School — 0.6 miles Beaumont School — 1.3 miles Verulam School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 10,318 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre, St Albans — 2 miles Hatfield Dental Centre, Hatfield — 3 miles Hertfordshire Centre For Dentistry, Harpenden — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 61 within 10 miles, 229 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | AL1, AL10, AL2, AL5, AL3, AL8, AL9, AL7 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Braces and aligners in the AL4 area
People searching from AL4 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for AL4 is Jersey Farm.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near AL4
Where is the nearest orthodontist to AL4?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to AL4 is Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre in St Albans, about 2.0 miles to the south-west. The next closest are St Albans Orthodontics (2.1 miles) and Invisalign St Albans (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near AL4?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of AL4, 61 practices within 10 miles and 229 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near AL4?
The nearest practice to AL4 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alban City Dental & Surgical Centre in St Albans, about 2.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include St Albans Orthodontics (2.1 miles) and Regency House Dental Clinic and Implant Centre (2.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the AL4 postcode district?
Places in or next to AL4 include Jersey Farm, Sandridge, Marshalswick, Cooper's Green, Fleetville, The Camp, Coleman Green and Amwell.
How do I find an orthodontist near the AL4 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Jersey Farm, Hertfordshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near AL4 online?
Yes — a photo-based assessment returns treatment options and pricing signals without an initial in-person appointment.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.