Orthodontic practices near NE31
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of NE31, 42 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, 0.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 0.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| New Smile CompanyNorth Shields | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (18 reviews) |
| Verne Road Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (58 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 3.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| Osborne OrthodonticsNorth Shields | 3.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (40 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NE31 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wallsend, 0.3 miles west; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (2.7 miles west) and North Shields (3.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend | 2 | 0.3 miles west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2 | 2.7 miles west |
| North Shields | 3 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 3.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NE31
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend (4.9 from 111 reviews), 0.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 4.9 (111 reviews) | 0.3 miles west |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 4.8 (406 reviews) | 3.6 miles west |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 4.7 (96 reviews) | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.6 (98 reviews) | 2.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NE31
NE31 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (2.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 2 of the practices around NE31 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 NE31 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away.
NE31 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Tyneside |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East and North Cumbria 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 11,040 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,314 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hebburn Comprehensive School — 0.2 miles St Joseph's Catholic Academy — 0.8 miles Jarrow School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 8,689 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 62 schools, 22,753 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton, Wallsend — under a mile Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics, Newcastle upon Tyne — 3 miles New Smile Company, North Shields — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NE32, NE28, NE10, NE6, NE35, NE37, NE27, NE29 |
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 NE31
Most NE31 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 NE31 is Hebburn.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NE31
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NE31?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NE31 is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 0.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Grange Road West Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NE31?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of NE31, 42 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NE31?
The nearest practice to NE31 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 0.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Grange Road West Dental Practice (1.1 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (2.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the NE31 postcode district?
Places in or next to NE31 include Hebburn, Hebburn New Town, Hebburn Hall Ponds, Hebburn Row, Low Walker, Point Pleasant, Wallsend and Bill Quay.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NE31 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Hebburn, South Tyneside, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near NE31?
Yes, patients around Hebburn, South Tyneside can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
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.