Orthodontic practices near GU21
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of GU21, 54 practices within 10 and 210 practices within 20. The closest is Sync Dental Guildford in Knaphill, 0.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sync Dental GuildfordKnaphill | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (662 reviews) |
| Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant CentreWoking | 0.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (194 reviews) |
| iQ Braces & FacesWoking | 0.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (216 reviews) |
| Bradstowe Dental PracticeWoking | 0.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (21 reviews) |
| Woking Dental CareWoking | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (444 reviews) |
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (319 reviews) |
| Surrey Dental & AestheticsWoking | 3.5 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (276 reviews) |
| Fairlands Dental & Implant CentreFairlands | 4.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (376 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to GU21 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Knaphill, 0.5 miles west; the next are Woking (0.6 miles south-east) and West Byfleet (3.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Knaphill | 1 | 0.5 miles west |
| Woking | 5 | 0.6 miles south-east |
| West Byfleet | 1 | 3.5 miles east |
| Fairlands | 1 | 4.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of GU21
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, Surrey (5.0 from 319 reviews), 3.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, SurreyWest Byfleet | 5.0 (319 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
| Surrey Dental & AestheticsWoking | 5.0 (276 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
| Woking Dental CareWoking | 4.9 (444 reviews) | 1.1 miles east |
| Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant CentreWoking | 4.9 (194 reviews) | 0.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from GU21
The nearest practice to GU21 is Sync Dental Guildford in Knaphill, 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 54 practices, and within 20 there are 210.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Sync Dental Guildford (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant Centre (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 7 of the practices around GU21 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 GU21 are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sync Dental Guildford in Knaphill, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 24 miles away.
GU21 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Woking |
| NHS dental services | NHS Surrey and Sussex 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 | 23.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,920 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 35.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,974 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Woking High School — 0.6 miles The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College — 1.1 miles St John the Baptist Catholic Comprehensive School, Woking — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,838 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sync Dental Guildford, Knaphill — under a mile Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant Centre, Woking — under a mile York House Dental Practice - West Byfleet, Surrey, West Byfleet — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 54 within 10 miles, 210 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | GU22, GU24, GU2, GU23, GU1, GU25, GU20, GU4 |
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.
Teeth straightening near GU21
A typical orthodontic search around GU21 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. 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 GU21 is Horsell.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near GU21
Where is the nearest orthodontist to GU21?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to GU21 is Sync Dental Guildford in Knaphill, about 0.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Goldsworth Road Dental & Implant Centre (0.6 miles) and iQ Braces & Faces (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near GU21?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of GU21, 54 practices within 10 miles and 210 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near GU21?
The nearest practice to GU21 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sync Dental Guildford in Knaphill, about 0.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include iQ Braces & Faces (0.8 miles) and Woking Dental Care (1.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the GU21 postcode district?
Places in or next to GU21 include Horsell, Hook Heath, Mimbridge, Woking, Littlewick, Mount Hermon, Mayford and Kingfield.
How do I find an orthodontist near the GU21 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Horsell, Surrey, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.
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.