Orthodontic practices near EC2M
On our practice register: 74 practices within 5 miles of EC2M, 185 practices within 10 and 379 practices within 20. The closest is ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican, 0.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 0.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) |
| The BraceSpitalfields | 0.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (722 reviews) |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 0.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (543 reviews) |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 0.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD)London | 0.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTDLondon | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| London City SmilesHighbury | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,371 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to EC2M with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barbican, 0.1 miles south-west; the next are Spitalfields (0.4 miles east) and Islington (0.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barbican | 2 | 0.1 miles south-west |
| Spitalfields | 1 | 0.4 miles east |
| Islington | 1 | 0.5 miles south |
| London | 3 | 0.5 miles west |
| Highbury | 1 | 1.3 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 EC2M
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican (4.9 from 1,505 reviews), 0.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces LondonBarbican | 4.9 (1,505 reviews) | 0.1 miles south-west |
| Clear Braces DirectIslington | 4.9 (543 reviews) | 0.5 miles south |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 4.9 (103 reviews) | 0.9 miles north-west |
| London City SmilesHighbury | 4.8 (1,371 reviews) | 1.3 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 EC2M
The nearest practice to EC2M is ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican, 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 185 practices, and within 20 there are 379.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Brace (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Clear Braces Direct (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around EC2M 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 EC2M are commissioned by NHS North East 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 Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 1 mile away.
EC2M at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | City of London |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East 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 | 6.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,362 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.4% aged 16 to 24 and 48.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 78.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,424 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Central Foundation Boys' School — 0.5 miles Mulberry Academy Shoreditch — 0.9 miles London Enterprise Academy — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 55 schools, about 52,678 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 6 schools, 2,891 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London, Barbican — under a mile The Brace, Spitalfields — under a mile Clear Braces Direct, Islington — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 185 within 10 miles, 379 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EC2N, EC2A, EC2R, EC3V, EC3A, EC2Y, EC4N, EC1Y |
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 EC2M
Most EC2M searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 EC2M is Barbican.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EC2M
Where is the nearest orthodontist to EC2M?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EC2M is ODL Dental Clinic - Affordable Braces London in Barbican, about 0.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Brace (0.4 miles) and Clear Braces Direct (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near EC2M?
Our register has 74 practices within 5 miles of EC2M, 185 practices within 10 miles and 379 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near EC2M?
The nearest practice to EC2M that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Barbican Orthodontic Clinic in London, about 0.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include MALMIN ORTHODONTIC (FARRINGDON ROAD) (0.9 miles) and NOVELTY ORTHODONTICS LTD (1.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the EC2M postcode district?
Places in or next to EC2M include Barbican, Bassishaw, Bunhill, Cheap, Coleman Street, Cripplegate, Bishopsgate and Bank.
How do I find an orthodontist near the EC2M postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Barbican, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near EC2M 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.