Orthodontic practices near LS5
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of LS5, 62 practices within 10 and 120 practices within 20. The closest is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, 1.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (291 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic LeedsLeeds | 1.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (63 reviews) |
| Smile Clinic North LeedsHorsforth | 1.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (87 reviews) |
| Xen SmilesLeeds | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (110 reviews) |
| Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds | 1.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (873 reviews) |
| Horsforth Smile ClinicHorsforth | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (154 reviews) |
| Ivory DentalHorsforth | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (211 reviews) |
| Swinnow DentalPudsey | 2.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (293 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to LS5 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Leeds, 1.1 miles north-east; the next are Horsforth (1.3 miles north) and Pudsey (2.0 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 LS5
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Infinity Dental Clinic in Leeds (4.9 from 873 reviews), 1.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Infinity Dental ClinicLeeds | 4.9 (873 reviews) | 1.4 miles south |
| Swinnow DentalPudsey | 4.9 (293 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-west |
| Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant CareLeeds | 4.9 (291 reviews) | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Ivory DentalHorsforth | 4.9 (211 reviews) | 1.8 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 LS5
LS5 is 1.1 miles from Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 62 practices, and within 20 there are 120.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Swinnow Dental (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around LS5 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 LS5 are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 2 miles away.
LS5 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Leeds |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,081 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.2% aged 16 to 24 and 40.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,747 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Abbey Grange Church of England Academy — 0.9 miles Lawnswood School — 1.1 miles Dixons Unity Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 15,414 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 296 schools, 135,588 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, Leeds — 1 miles Smile Clinic North Leeds, Horsforth — 1 miles Swinnow Dental, Pudsey — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 62 within 10 miles, 120 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | LS4, LS13, LS12, LS16, LS6, LS18, LS3, LS1 |
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.
Orthodontic research around LS5
Most LS5 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 LS5 is Kirkstall.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LS5
Where is the nearest orthodontist to LS5?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to LS5 is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Smile Clinic Leeds (1.1 miles) and Smile Clinic North Leeds (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near LS5?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of LS5, 62 practices within 10 miles and 120 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near LS5?
The nearest practice to LS5 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Leeds Wellness Aesthetics Dental & Implant Care, about 1.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Xen Smiles (1.3 miles) and Horsforth Smile Clinic (1.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the LS5 postcode district?
Places in or next to LS5 include Kirkstall, Lawnswood, Carr Crofts, Upper Armley, Horsforth Woodside, Gamble Hill, Cragg Hill and Headingley.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LS5 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Kirkstall, City and Borough of Leeds, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near LS5?
Most treatment takes 12–24 months, with mild cases finishing sooner and complex bite corrections taking longer.
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.