Orthodontic practices near NR31
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of NR31, 6 practices within 10 and 19 practices within 20. The closest is I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, 2.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 2.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Park SurgeryGreat Yarmouth | 2.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (72 reviews) |
| The Hopton Dental PracticeHopton | 2.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (53 reviews) |
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (41 reviews) |
| REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLowestoft | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (104 reviews) |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 15.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (274 reviews) |
| Friends Dental - Private Dentists in Norwich | Accepting New Patients | Composite Bonding | Invisalign | Implants NorwichNorwich | 17.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,649 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NR31 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Yarmouth, 2.4 miles north; the next are Hopton (2.5 miles south) and Lowestoft (6.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Yarmouth | 2 | 2.4 miles north |
| Hopton | 1 | 2.5 miles south |
| Lowestoft | 3 | 6.2 miles south |
| Postwick | 1 | 15.1 miles west |
| Norwich | 1 | 17.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NR31
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth in Lowestoft (5.0 from 41 reviews), 6.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faces & Smiles - Gt YarmouthLowestoft | 5.0 (41 reviews) | 6.2 miles south |
| John G. Plummer & Associates Dental Surgeons - CaisterPostwick | 4.9 (274 reviews) | 15.1 miles west |
| Regent Road Orthodontic PracticeLowestoft | 4.9 (104 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
| I Want To Be A DentistGreat Yarmouth | 4.9 (11 reviews) | 2.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NR31
The nearest practice to NR31 is I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 19.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Hopton Dental Practice (2.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around NR31 list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 NR31 are commissioned by NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Hopton Dental Practice, 2.5 miles away.
NR31 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Great Yarmouth |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,920 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 31.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,073 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ormiston Venture Academy — 0.3 miles Lynn Grove Academy — 0.6 miles Cliff Park Ormiston Academy — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,814 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | I Want To Be A Dentist, Great Yarmouth — 2 miles The Hopton Dental Practice, Hopton — 2 miles Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth, Lowestoft — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 19 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NR30, NR32, NR33, NR29, NR34, IP18, NR13, NR35 |
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 NR31 area
People searching from NR31 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 NR31 is Bradwell.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NR31
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NR31?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NR31 is I Want To Be A Dentist in Great Yarmouth, about 2.4 miles to the north. The next closest are The Park Surgery (2.4 miles) and The Hopton Dental Practice (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NR31?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of NR31, 6 practices within 10 miles and 19 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NR31?
The nearest practice to NR31 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Hopton Dental Practice, about 2.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Faces & Smiles - Gt Yarmouth (6.2 miles) and REGENT ROAD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (6.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the NR31 postcode district?
Places in or next to NR31 include Bradwell, Gorleston-on-Sea, Southtown, Bloodman's Corner, Cobholm Island, Browston Green, Great Yarmouth and Cuckoo Green.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NR31 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Bradwell, Norfolk, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near NR31?
Simple alignment can complete in months; comprehensive treatment typically spans 12–24 months.
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.