Orthodontic practices near LE21
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of LE21, 36 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Leicestershire Dental Studio, 0.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire Dental StudioLeicester | 0.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) |
| City OrthodonticsLeicester | 0.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (98 reviews) |
| Bright Smiles Dental Practice - LeicesterLeicester | 0.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 0.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (803 reviews) |
| The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign LeicesterLeicester | 0.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (542 reviews) |
| Winchester Avenue Dental SurgeryLeicester | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (981 reviews) |
| Fosse Dental CareLeicester | 0.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (501 reviews) |
| Smiles by GurmsLeicester | 0.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (141 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 LE21
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Oakdale Dental in Leicester (5.0 from 803 reviews), 0.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale DentalLeicester | 5.0 (803 reviews) | 0.5 miles north-west |
| Bright Smiles Dental Practice - LeicesterLeicester | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 0.4 miles north-west |
| Leicestershire Dental StudioLeicester | 4.9 (1,423 reviews) | 0.3 miles north |
| The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign LeicesterLeicester | 4.9 (542 reviews) | 0.5 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 LE21
The nearest practice to LE21 is Leicestershire Dental Studio, 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 36 practices, and within 20 there are 77.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oakdale Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around LE21 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 LE21 are commissioned by NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 33 miles away.
LE21 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leicester |
| NHS dental services | NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 12,172 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 | 45.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 47% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10,931 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fullhurst Community College — 0.6 miles Castle Mead Academy — 0.7 miles Moat Community College — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 17 schools, about 18,765 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 132 schools, 62,040 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Leicestershire Dental Studio, Leicester — under a mile Willowbrook Dental Practice, Leicester, Humberstone — 2 miles Wigston Dental Care, Wigston Magna — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 77 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | LE87, LE1, LE3, LE2, LE4, LE95, LE41, LE18 |
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 LE21
Most LE21 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 LE21 is Westcotes.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LE21
Where is the nearest orthodontist to LE21?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to LE21 is Leicestershire Dental Studio, about 0.3 miles to the north. The next closest are City Orthodontics (0.4 miles) and Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near LE21?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of LE21, 36 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near LE21?
The nearest practice to LE21 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bright Smiles Dental Practice - Leicester, about 0.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include The Dental Wellness Centre - Invisalign Leicester (0.5 miles) and Winchester Avenue Dental Surgery (0.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the LE21 postcode district?
Places in or next to LE21 include Westcotes, Diocese of Leicester, New Found Pool, Black Friars, Frog Island, Leicester, Aylestone and Clarendon Park.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LE21 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Westcotes, City of Leicester, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near LE21?
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.