Orthodontic practices near B47
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of B47, 61 practices within 10 and 188 practices within 20. The closest is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 0.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (105 reviews) |
| HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTDBirmingham | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Perfect Smiles Dental SurgeryShirley | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic BirminghamKings Heath | 3.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (472 reviews) |
| Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, BromsgroveAcocks Green | 3.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (550 reviews) |
| House of DentalHopwood | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (558 reviews) |
| Sherwood Dental Practice - BirminghamAcocks Green | 3.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (566 reviews) |
| Solihull Orthodontic CentreShirley | 3.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (8 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to B47 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dickens Heath, 0.7 miles south-east; the next are Birmingham (2.6 miles north-west) and Shirley (3.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 0.7 miles south-east |
| Birmingham | 1 | 2.6 miles north-west |
| Shirley | 2 | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 3.3 miles north |
| Acocks Green | 2 | 3.5 miles north |
| Hopwood | 1 | 3.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of B47
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath (5.0 from 105 reviews), 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 0.7 miles south-east |
| Sherwood Dental Practice - BirminghamAcocks Green | 4.8 (566 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Acorn Dental - Barnt Green, BromsgroveAcocks Green | 4.8 (550 reviews) | 3.5 miles north |
| House of DentalHopwood | 4.7 (558 reviews) | 3.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from B47
B47 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 61 practices, and within 20 there are 188.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clear Braces Solihull (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Sherwood Dental Practice - Birmingham (3.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around B47 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around B47 are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 7 miles away.
B47 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromsgrove |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire 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 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,537 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 760 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Woodrush High School — 0.2 miles Christ Church, Church of England Secondary Academy — 2.1 miles Light Hall School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,076 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clear Braces Solihull, Dickens Heath — under a mile HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD, Birmingham — 3 miles Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery, Shirley — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 61 within 10 miles, 188 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | B14, B13, B90, B28, B38, B30, B11, B48 |
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 B47 area
People searching from B47 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for B47 is Hollywood.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near B47
Where is the nearest orthodontist to B47?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to B47 is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.6 miles) and Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near B47?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of B47, 61 practices within 10 miles and 188 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near B47?
The nearest practice to B47 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is HARMONY ORTHODONTICS LTD in Birmingham, about 2.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Perfect Smiles Dental Surgery (3.2 miles) and All saints Dental Implant and Orthodontic clinic Birmingham (3.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the B47 postcode district?
Places in or next to B47 include Hollywood, Shawbrook, Bateman's Green, Wythall, Tanner's Green, Inkford, Tidbury Green and Highter's Heath.
How do I find an orthodontist near the B47 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Hollywood, Worcestershire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near B47?
Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including Hollywood, Worcestershire, subject to clinical suitability.
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.