Orthodontic practices near CR2
On our practice register: 24 practices within 5 miles of CR2, 89 practices within 10 and 328 practices within 20. The closest is Mayfield Dental in Purley, 0.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 0.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (201 reviews) |
| Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And AssociatesCroydon | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.0 (4 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty Orthodontics South CroydonSouth Croydon | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.4 (226 reviews) |
| CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICESouth Croydon | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Heathfield Dental ClinicSouth Croydon | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (330 reviews) |
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (442 reviews) |
| Orthodontic HealthPurley | 1.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (22 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CR2 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Purley, 0.5 miles west; the next are Croydon (1.2 miles north-west) and South Croydon (1.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Purley | 2 | 0.5 miles west |
| Croydon | 2 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| South Croydon | 3 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Coulsdon | 1 | 1.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CR2
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gentle Dental Care in Croydon (4.8 from 352 reviews), 1.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gentle Dental CareCroydon | 4.8 (352 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Mayfield DentalPurley | 4.8 (201 reviews) | 0.5 miles west |
| Orthodontic HealthPurley | 4.8 (22 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| ConfiDental Clinic PurleyCoulsdon | 4.7 (442 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CR2
The nearest practice to CR2 is Mayfield Dental in Purley, 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 89 practices, and within 20 there are 328.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Gentle Dental Care (1.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 2 of the practices around CR2 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 CR2 are commissioned by NHS South West London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in South Croydon, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 11 miles away.
CR2 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Croydon |
| NHS dental services | NHS South West London 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 | 20.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,760 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,950 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coombe Wood School — 1.0 miles Harris Academy Purley — 1.2 miles Archbishop Tenison's CofE High School — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 18,242 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 153 schools, 63,189 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mayfield Dental, Purley — under a mile Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates, Croydon — 1 miles Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon, South Croydon — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 89 within 10 miles, 328 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CR0, CR9, CR8, CR90, CR6, SE25, CR7, CR3 |
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 CR2
Most CR2 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CR2 is Sanderstead.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CR2
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CR2?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CR2 is Mayfield Dental in Purley, about 0.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Croydon Orthodontic Practice Tim McDonogh And Associates (1.2 miles) and Dental Beauty Orthodontics South Croydon (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CR2?
Our register has 24 practices within 5 miles of CR2, 89 practices within 10 miles and 328 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CR2?
The nearest practice to CR2 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CROYDON ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in South Croydon, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Gentle Dental Care (1.4 miles) and ConfiDental Clinic Purley (1.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the CR2 postcode district?
Places in or next to CR2 include Sanderstead, Croham, South Croydon, Selsdon, Selsdon and Ballards, Kenley, Purley and Waddon.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CR2 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Sanderstead, Greater London, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near CR2?
No — you can start online and only book in person once you know roughly what you need.
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.