Orthodontic practices near HD8
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of HD8, 42 practices within 10 and 144 practices within 20. The closest is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, 4.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (284 reviews) |
| The Town Dental (Huddersfield)Huddersfield | 4.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (177 reviews) |
| Aspley DentalHuddersfield | 4.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| Thornhill DentalMiddlestown | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (817 reviews) |
| Courtyard DentalHuddersfield | 5.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (412 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSHuddersfield | 5.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Greenhead Dental Practice LtdHuddersfield | 5.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (40 reviews) |
| Only OrthodonticsHuddersfield | 5.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (243 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to HD8 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Huddersfield, 4.1 miles north-west; the next are Middlestown (4.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Huddersfield | 7 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Middlestown | 1 | 4.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of HD8
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield (5.0 from 284 reviews), 4.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smiles in Tandem DentalHuddersfield | 5.0 (284 reviews) | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Thornhill DentalMiddlestown | 4.9 (817 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Courtyard DentalHuddersfield | 4.9 (412 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| The Town Dental (Huddersfield)Huddersfield | 4.9 (177 reviews) | 4.6 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 HD8
HD8 is 4.1 miles from Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 144.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around HD8 list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 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 HD8 are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 15 miles away.
HD8 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,174 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 244 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Shelley College, A Share Academy — 0.6 miles Kirkburton Middle School — 1.3 miles Scissett Middle School — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,361 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smiles in Tandem Dental, Huddersfield — 4 miles Thornhill Dental, Middlestown — 5 miles TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS DEWSBURY, Dewsbury — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 144 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | WF14, HD5, WF13, WF12, S36, WF16, WF15, HD2 |
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 HD8
People searching from HD8 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 HD8 is Shelley.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near HD8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to HD8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to HD8 is Smiles in Tandem Dental in Huddersfield, about 4.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Town Dental (Huddersfield) (4.6 miles) and Aspley Dental (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near HD8?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of HD8, 42 practices within 10 miles and 144 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near HD8?
The nearest practice to HD8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Town Dental (Huddersfield), about 4.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Thornhill Dental (4.9 miles) and TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICS (5.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the HD8 postcode district?
Places in or next to HD8 include Shelley, Roydhouse, Lower Cumberworth, Linfit, Skelmanthorpe, Kirkburton, Denby Dale and Upper Cumberworth.
How do I find an orthodontist near the HD8 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Shelley, Kirklees, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near HD8?
Yes, patients around Shelley, Kirklees can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
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.