Orthodontic practices near N1
On our practice register: 67 practices within 5 miles of N1, 182 practices within 10 and 374 practices within 20. The closest is Invisiblebraces4U Islington, 0.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington | 0.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (451 reviews) |
| London City SmilesHighbury | 0.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (1,371 reviews) |
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 0.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (93 reviews) |
| Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, IslingtonIslington | 0.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (214 reviews) |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 0.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
| ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTONLondon | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dr Clear Aligners LondonHighbury | 1.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (382 reviews) |
| Barbican Orthodontic ClinicLondon | 1.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to N1 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Islington, 0.3 miles west; the next are Highbury (0.5 miles south-west) and Barbican (0.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Islington | 3 | 0.3 miles west |
| Highbury | 2 | 0.5 miles south-west |
| Barbican | 1 | 0.6 miles south |
| London | 2 | 0.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of N1
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Angel Orthodontics in Islington (5.0 from 93 reviews), 0.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Angel OrthodonticsIslington | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 0.5 miles south-west |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 4.9 (103 reviews) | 0.6 miles south |
| London City SmilesHighbury | 4.8 (1,371 reviews) | 0.5 miles south-west |
| Dr Clear Aligners LondonHighbury | 4.7 (382 reviews) | 1.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from N1
The nearest practice to N1 is Invisiblebraces4U Islington, 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 182 practices, and within 20 there are 374.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: London Orthodontic Clinic (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Invisiblebraces4U Islington (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around N1 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 N1 are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Angel Orthodontics in Islington, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 1 mile away.
N1 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Islington |
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North London 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 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,785 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 48% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 68.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 17,158 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | City of London Academy Islington — 0.1 miles City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park — 0.6 miles City of London Academy Highbury Grove — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 53 schools, about 47,044 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 23,300 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 4 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Invisiblebraces4U Islington, Islington — under a mile London City Smiles, Highbury — under a mile London Orthodontic Clinic, Barbican — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 182 within 10 miles, 374 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EC1V, EC1Y, N5, EC1R, EC1M, EC2A, EC2Y, EC1A |
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.
Braces and aligners in the N1 area
A typical orthodontic search around N1 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for N1 is Islington.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near N1
Where is the nearest orthodontist to N1?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to N1 is Invisiblebraces4U Islington, about 0.3 miles to the west. The next closest are London City Smiles (0.5 miles) and Angel Orthodontics (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near N1?
Our register has 67 practices within 5 miles of N1, 182 practices within 10 miles and 374 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near N1?
The nearest practice to N1 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Angel Orthodontics in Islington, about 0.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Angel Smile Dental- Private Dentist in Angel, Islington (0.5 miles) and ANGLE HOUSE ORTHODONTICS ISLINGTON (0.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the N1 postcode district?
Places in or next to N1 include Islington, St. Peter's, Canonbury, Hoxton, St Luke's, Old Street, Highbury and Highbury East.
How do I find an orthodontist near the N1 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Islington, Greater London, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near N1?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.