Orthodontic practices near B21
On our practice register: 29 practices within 5 miles of B21, 114 practices within 10 and 173 practices within 20. The closest is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, 1.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hampton DentalBirmingham | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (142 reviews) |
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 2.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (452 reviews) |
| St Paul's Square Dental PracticeBirmingham | 2.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (125 reviews) |
| Central OrthodonticsSmethwick | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.5 (100 reviews) |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 2.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (125 reviews) |
| EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MR P L MASON - ORTHODONTICSBirmingham | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Divine DentistryWest Bromwich | 2.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (69 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to B21 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Birmingham, 1.9 miles south-east; the next are Smethwick (2.2 miles south-west) and West Bromwich (2.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 6 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Smethwick | 1 | 2.2 miles south-west |
| West Bromwich | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of B21
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Teeth & Face in Birmingham (5.0 from 452 reviews), 2.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Teeth & FaceBirmingham | 5.0 (452 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-east |
| RiT Dental Care | Dental Clinic in Birmingham | Implants, Orthodontics and Cosmetic DentistryBirmingham | 5.0 (125 reviews) | 2.3 miles south-east |
| Great Hampton DentalBirmingham | 4.9 (142 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-east |
| St Paul's Square Dental PracticeBirmingham | 4.7 (125 reviews) | 2.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from B21
B21 is 1.9 miles from Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 114 practices, and within 20 there are 173.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Divine Dentistry (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around B21 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around B21 are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 2 miles away.
B21 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sandwell |
| NHS dental services | NHS Black Country 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 30.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,057 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 14.2% aged 16 to 24 and 35.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 44.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,468 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holyhead School — 0.3 miles King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys — 0.4 miles Windsor Olympus Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 33 schools, about 30,762 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 133 schools, 63,015 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 23.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Great Hampton Dental, Birmingham — 2 miles Central Orthodontics, Smethwick — 2 miles Divine Dentistry, West Bromwich — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 114 within 10 miles, 173 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | B18, B20, B66, B16, B19, B42, B1, B43 |
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.
Orthodontic research around B21
People searching from B21 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 B21 is Black Patch.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near B21
Where is the nearest orthodontist to B21?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to B21 is Great Hampton Dental in Birmingham, about 1.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Teeth & Face (2.0 miles) and St Paul's Square Dental Practice (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near B21?
Our register has 29 practices within 5 miles of B21, 114 practices within 10 miles and 173 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near B21?
The nearest practice to B21 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Central Orthodontics in Smethwick, about 2.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include EDGBASTON ORTHODONTICS (2.3 miles) and MR P L MASON - ORTHODONTICS (2.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the B21 postcode district?
Places in or next to B21 include Black Patch, Gib Heath, Hockley, Sandwell, Sandwell District, Lozells, Birchfield and Perry Barr.
How do I find an orthodontist near the B21 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Black Patch, Sandwell, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near B21 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.