Orthodontic practices near HR3
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of HR3; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 15.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 15.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.1 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 16.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 16.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of HR3
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 16.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from HR3
HR3 is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 15.9 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Willows Dentistry (16.1 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around HR3 list clear aligners, the nearest 16 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 HR3 are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from HR3 to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 35 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 410 to 830 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £375 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
HR3 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Herefordshire, County of |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,525 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 | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 20.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 16 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 26 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 26 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | HR5, LD8, NP8, LD7, NP7, LD2, LD3, HR2 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in HR3
Most HR3 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.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for HR3 is Priory Wood.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near HR3
Where is the nearest orthodontist to HR3?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to HR3 is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 15.9 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (16.0 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (16.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near HR3?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of HR3, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 15.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near HR3?
The nearest practice to HR3 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.1 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (16.6 miles).
Which places are in or near the HR3 postcode district?
Places in or next to HR3 include Priory Wood, Poolpardon, Clifford, Whitney, Pen-y-Park, Cusop, Rhydspence and Hay-on-Wye.
How do I find an orthodontist near the HR3 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Priory Wood, Herefordshire, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near HR3?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.