Orthodontic practices near N16
On our practice register: 61 practices within 5 miles of N16, 169 practices within 10 and 362 practices within 20. The closest is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, 0.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent SmileStamford Hill | 0.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (267 reviews) |
| Manor Orthodontic & Implant ClinicSt. Ann's | 1.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Invisiblebraces4U IslingtonIslington | 2.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (451 reviews) |
| Chrysanth Dental CareStratford | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (175 reviews) |
| Crouch End OrthodonticsCrouch End | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (43 reviews) |
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (21 reviews) |
| Treehouse DentalHighbury | 2.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (448 reviews) |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 2.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (103 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to N16 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stamford Hill, 0.8 miles east; the next are St. Ann's (1.0 miles north-west) and Islington (2.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hill | 1 | 0.8 miles east |
| St. Ann's | 1 | 1.0 miles north-west |
| Islington | 1 | 2.0 miles south-west |
| Stratford | 1 | 2.2 miles south |
| Crouch End | 2 | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Highbury | 1 | 2.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of N16
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Finchley Orthodontics in Crouch End (5.0 from 21 reviews), 2.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finchley OrthodonticsCrouch End | 5.0 (21 reviews) | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Treehouse DentalHighbury | 4.9 (448 reviews) | 2.3 miles north-west |
| London Orthodontic ClinicBarbican | 4.9 (103 reviews) | 2.4 miles south |
| Crouch End OrthodonticsCrouch End | 4.9 (43 reviews) | 2.3 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 N16
The nearest practice to N16 is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, 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 169 practices, and within 20 there are 362.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ardent Smile (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Invisiblebraces4U Islington (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around N16 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 N16 are commissioned by NHS North East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.
N16 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hackney |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,467 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 48.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 60.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11,631 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form — 0.5 miles Lubavitch House School (Senior Girls) — 0.7 miles The Excelsior Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 45 schools, about 42,023 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 104 schools, 42,007 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ardent Smile, Stamford Hill — under a mile Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic, St. Ann's — 1 miles Invisiblebraces4U Islington, Islington — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 169 within 10 miles, 362 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | N81, N15, E8, E5, N5, N4, N1, N17 |
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 N16 area
People searching from N16 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 N16 is Clissold.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near N16
Where is the nearest orthodontist to N16?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to N16 is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, about 0.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic (1.0 miles) and Invisiblebraces4U Islington (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near N16?
Our register has 61 practices within 5 miles of N16, 169 practices within 10 miles and 362 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near N16?
The nearest practice to N16 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ardent Smile in Stamford Hill, about 0.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Manor Orthodontic & Implant Clinic (1.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the N16 postcode district?
Places in or next to N16 include Clissold, Stoke Newington, Stoke Newington Central, Lordship, New River, Cazenove, Stamford Hill and Shacklewell.
How do I find an orthodontist near the N16 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Clissold, Greater London, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near N16?
No — you can start online and only book in person once you know roughly what you need.
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.