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Orthodontist Near EC1V

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the EC1V postcode district and the St Luke's, Greater London area around it. It brings together practical treatment guidance, linked location pages, and a route into a clinician-reviewed online assessment. You can start online and decide whether an in-person consultation is worth booking.

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Orthodontic practices near EC1V

On our practice register: 74 practices within 5 miles of EC1V, 187 practices within 10 and 374 practices within 20. The closest is London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, 0.2 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican0.2 miles north-east–✓✓4.9 (103 reviews)
London City SmilesHighbury0.5 miles north-west–––4.8 (1,371 reviews)
Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon0.5 miles south✓✓✓3.8 (59 reviews)
Angel OrthodonticsIslington0.6 miles north-west✓✓✓5.0 (93 reviews)
Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, IslingtonIslington0.6 miles north-west✓–✓4.7 (214 reviews)
MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London0.6 miles south-west✓–––
ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican0.7 miles south-east–✓✓4.9 (1,505 reviews)
Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington0.8 miles north–✓✓4.5 (451 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to EC1V with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barbican, 0.2 miles north-east; the next are Highbury (0.5 miles north-west) and London (0.5 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Barbican20.2 miles north-east
Highbury10.5 miles north-west
London20.5 miles south
Islington30.6 miles north-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of EC1V

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angel Orthodontics in Islington (5.0 from 93 reviews), 0.6 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Angel OrthodonticsIslington5.0 (93 reviews)0.6 miles north-west
ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican4.9 (1,505 reviews)0.7 miles south-east
London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican4.9 (103 reviews)0.2 miles north-east
London City SmilesHighbury4.8 (1,371 reviews)0.5 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from EC1V

EC1V has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 187 practices, and within 20 there are 374.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: London Orthodontic Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Invisiblebraces4U Islington (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around EC1V 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 EC1V are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Barbican Orthodontic Clinic in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 1 mile away.

EC1V at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaIslington
NHS dental servicesNHS West and North London Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1612.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents11,350 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally19.1% aged 16 to 24 and 45.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car76% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre17,317 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalUCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 1 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsCentral Foundation Boys' School — 0.5 miles
City of London Academy Islington — 0.6 miles
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles55 schools, about 51,879 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area70 schools, 23,300 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesLondon Orthodontic Clinic, Barbican — under a mile
London City Smiles, Highbury — under a mile
Barbican Orthodontic Clinic, London — under a mile
Practices within 10 and 20 miles187 within 10 miles, 374 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsEC1Y, EC1M, EC2Y, EC1A, EC1R, N1, EC2V, EC2R

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 EC1V area

Most EC1V searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.

The nearest town page for EC1V is St Luke's.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EC1V

Where is the nearest orthodontist to EC1V?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EC1V is London Orthodontic Clinic in Barbican, about 0.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are London City Smiles (0.5 miles) and Barbican Orthodontic Clinic (0.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near EC1V?

Our register has 74 practices within 5 miles of EC1V, 187 practices within 10 miles and 374 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near EC1V?

The nearest practice to EC1V that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Barbican Orthodontic Clinic in London, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Angel Orthodontics (0.6 miles) and Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington (0.6 miles).

Which places are in or near the EC1V postcode district?

Places in or next to EC1V include St Luke's, Aldersgate, Farringdon, Farringdon Within, Old Bailey, Old Street, Barbican and Bassishaw.

How do I find an orthodontist near the EC1V postcode area?

Begin with the town and area pages covering St Luke's, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.

How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near EC1V?

Most treatment takes 12–24 months, with mild cases finishing sooner and complex bite corrections taking longer.

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.

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