Orthodontic practices near CH31
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of CH31, 32 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, 0.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 0.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| West House OrthodonticsPrenton | 3.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
| Willaston Dental Care - Dentist On WirralWillaston | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (274 reviews) |
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 4.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| J Dwyer Sunlight OrthodonticsNew Ferry | 4.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 4.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| Primo DentalWallasey | 5.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (48 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CH31 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heswall, 0.3 miles south-east; the next are Bebington (2.3 miles east) and Prenton (3.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heswall | 1 | 0.3 miles south-east |
| Bebington | 1 | 2.3 miles east |
| Prenton | 1 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Willaston | 1 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Wirral | 1 | 4.6 miles north-west |
| New Ferry | 2 | 4.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CH31
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall (5.0 from 144 reviews), 0.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 0.3 miles south-east |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 2.3 miles east |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 4.7 miles east |
| West House OrthodonticsPrenton | 4.9 (147 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CH31
The nearest practice to CH31 is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willaston Dental Care - Dentist On Wirral (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around CH31 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 CH31 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Buckle Advanced Dental Care in Bebington, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 8 miles away.
CH31 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wirral |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,578 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,434 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Pensby High School — 1.0 miles Neston High School — 2.9 miles Woodchurch High School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,627 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 135 schools, 50,765 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Sandstone Dental Practice, Heswall — under a mile Buckle Advanced Dental Care, Bebington — 2 miles West House Orthodontics, Prenton — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 83 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CH60, CH61, CH26, CH30, CH49, CH33, CH64, CH43 |
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 CH31
Patients in the CH31 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CH31 is Heswall.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CH31
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CH31?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CH31 is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, about 0.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Buckle Advanced Dental Care (2.3 miles) and West House Orthodontics (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CH31?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of CH31, 32 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CH31?
The nearest practice to CH31 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Buckle Advanced Dental Care in Bebington, about 2.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include West House Orthodontics (3.9 miles) and Willaston Dental Care - Dentist On Wirral (4.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the CH31 postcode district?
Places in or next to CH31 include Heswall, Poll Hill, Pensby, Thingwall, Thurstaston, Greasby, Irby Hill and Arrowe Hill.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CH31 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Heswall, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near CH31?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.