Orthodontic practices near NR27
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of NR27; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 17.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 17.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (257 reviews) |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 18.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (73 reviews) |
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 18.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (71 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 18.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
| Norfolk EndodonticsNorwich | 19.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| ICONIC DENTNorwich | 20.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (59 reviews) |
| Palace Plain Orthodontic PracticeNorwich | 20.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (214 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 20.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NR27 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Costessey, 17.4 miles south; the next are Norwich (18.2 miles south) and Postwick (20.4 miles south).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NR27
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) in Norwich (4.9 from 71 reviews), 18.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients)Norwich | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 18.4 miles south |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) | 18.4 miles south |
| Drayton Dental CareCostessey | 4.8 (257 reviews) | 17.4 miles south |
| Hellesdon Dental CareNorwich | 4.8 (73 reviews) | 18.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NR27
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of NR27; the nearest is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 17.4 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 6 of the practices around NR27 list clear aligners, the nearest 17.4 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 NR27 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, 17.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from NR27 to Drayton Dental Care is roughly 40 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 450 to 900 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £405 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 27.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
NR27 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Norfolk |
| NHS dental services | NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 8.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,540 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,738 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cromer Academy — 0.2 miles Sheringham High School — 4.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 665 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Drayton Dental Care, Costessey — 17 miles Hellesdon Dental Care, Norwich — 18 miles John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister, Postwick — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NR11, NR26, NR28, NR10, NR25, NR12, NR24, NR6 |
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 NR27
People searching from NR27 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 NR27 is Cromer.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NR27
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NR27?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NR27 is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 17.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Hellesdon Dental Care (18.2 miles) and Little House Dental Practice (accepting new patients) (18.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NR27?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of NR27, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Costessey, 17.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NR27?
The nearest practice to NR27 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Drayton Dental Care in Costessey, about 17.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants Norwich (18.4 miles) and John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - Caister (20.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the NR27 postcode district?
Places in or next to NR27 include Cromer, Suffield Park, Crossdale Street, Felbrigg, East Runton, Overstrand, Roughton and Metton.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NR27 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Cromer, Norfolk, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near NR27?
Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including Cromer, Norfolk, subject to clinical suitability.
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.