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Orthodontic Treatment In The IP4 Postcode Area

If your orthodontic search starts around IP4, this page is a local starting point for Ipswich, Suffolk. 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 IP4

On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of IP4, 15 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, 0.5 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Foxhall Dental PracticeIpswich0.5 miles south-west✓–✓4.8 (804 reviews)
Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich0.6 miles east✓–✓4.9 (366 reviews)
Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich1.0 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (693 reviews)
A&L Clinics | Dentist in IpswichIpswich1.1 miles west–✓✓4.9 (97 reviews)
Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich1.2 miles west–✓✓4.9 (392 reviews)
Parkview Dental CentreIpswich1.2 miles west–––4.8 (459 reviews)
Ipswich Dental SpecialistsIpswich1.3 miles west–✓✓4.9 (193 reviews)
Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich1.3 miles west✓✓✓4.9 (1,210 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 IP4

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ipswich Dental Surgery (4.9 from 1,210 reviews), 1.3 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Ipswich Dental SurgeryIpswich4.9 (1,210 reviews)1.3 miles west
Quest Dental Care IpswichIpswich4.9 (693 reviews)1.0 miles west
Christchurch Dental PracticeIpswich4.9 (392 reviews)1.2 miles west
Smile Suffolk Dentist IpswichIpswich4.9 (366 reviews)0.6 miles east

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

Getting orthodontic treatment from IP4

The nearest practice to IP4 is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, 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 15 practices, and within 20 there are 35.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Quest Dental Care Ipswich (1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 7 of the practices around IP4 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 IP4 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, under a mile away.

IP4 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaIpswich
NHS dental servicesNHS Norfolk and Suffolk 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 1617.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents9,784 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 35.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car18.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre6,124 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest secondary schoolsCopleston High School — 0.7 miles
Northgate High School — 0.8 miles
St Alban's Catholic High School — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles9 schools, about 11,102 pupils (DfE)
Orthodontic practices on record12
Nearest orthodontic practicesFoxhall Dental Practice, Ipswich — under a mile
Suffolk Orthodontics, Kesgrave — 3 miles
Crescent Smile Clinic, Felixstowe — 10 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles15 within 10 miles, 35 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsIP3, IP1, IP2, IP5, IP9, IP10, IP8, IP6

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 IP4

Most IP4 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 IP4 is Ipswich.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near IP4

Where is the nearest orthodontist to IP4?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to IP4 is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, about 0.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (0.6 miles) and Quest Dental Care Ipswich (1.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near IP4?

Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of IP4, 15 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near IP4?

The nearest practice to IP4 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Foxhall Dental Practice in Ipswich, about 0.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Smile Suffolk Dentist Ipswich (0.6 miles) and Quest Dental Care Ipswich (1.0 miles).

Which places are in or near the IP4 postcode district?

Places in or next to IP4 include Ipswich, Westerfield, Racecourse, Broke Hall, Rushmere St Andrew, Tuddenham St Martin, Priory Heath and Maidenhall.

How do I find an orthodontist near the IP4 postcode area?

Begin with the town and area pages covering Ipswich, Suffolk, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.

Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near IP4?

Yes — availability isn't limited by postcode, and patients around Ipswich, Suffolk can start an assessment today.

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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