Orthodontic practices near NW8
On our practice register: 86 practices within 5 miles of NW8, 188 practices within 10 and 378 practices within 20. The closest is St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic in Abbey Road, 0.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Wood Orthodontic ClinicAbbey Road | 0.3 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (128 reviews) |
| ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINICLondon | 0.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| [le] dentalKilburn | 0.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (238 reviews) |
| Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic CentreLondon | 0.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (129 reviews) |
| Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | HygienistKilburn | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (647 reviews) |
| The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon | 1.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (331 reviews) |
| e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon | 1.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (88 reviews) |
| Flora Orthodontics LtdCamden Town | 1.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NW8 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Abbey Road, 0.3 miles north; the next are London (0.3 miles north) and Kilburn (0.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Road | 1 | 0.3 miles north |
| London | 4 | 0.3 miles north |
| Kilburn | 2 | 0.9 miles north |
| Camden Town | 1 | 1.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NW8
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry (5.0 from 331 reviews), 1.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The London Centre for Cosmetic DentistryLondon | 5.0 (331 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-east |
| [le] dentalKilburn | 5.0 (238 reviews) | 0.9 miles north |
| e-LINE OrthodonticsLondon | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Flora Orthodontics LtdCamden Town | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 1.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NW8
NW8 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic in Abbey Road is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 188 practices, and within 20 there are 378.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: [le] dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Advance Dental Suite - Dental Implants | Composite Bonding | Invisalign & Teeth Straightening | Emergency | Hygienist (1.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around NW8 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 NW8 are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 2 miles away.
NW8 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Westminster |
| 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 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,448 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 44.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 59.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9,172 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy St John's Wood — 0.4 miles St George's Catholic School — 0.6 miles The UCL Academy — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 32 schools, about 31,028 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 84 schools, 28,683 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC, London — under a mile St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic, Abbey Road — under a mile [le] dental, Kilburn — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 188 within 10 miles, 378 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NW3, NW6, NW1, NW5, N1C, N6, NW11, NW2 |
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 NW8 area
Patients in the NW8 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NW8 is Marylebone.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NW8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NW8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NW8 is St Johns Wood Orthodontic Clinic in Abbey Road, about 0.3 miles to the north. The next closest are ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (0.3 miles) and [le] dental (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NW8?
Our register has 86 practices within 5 miles of NW8, 188 practices within 10 miles and 378 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NW8?
The nearest practice to NW8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ST JOHNS WOOD ORTHODONTIC CLINIC in London, about 0.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include [le] dental (0.9 miles) and Willow Tree Dental and Orthodontic Centre (0.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the NW8 postcode district?
Places in or next to NW8 include Marylebone, St John's Wood, Abbey Road, South Hampstead, Swiss Cottage, Church Street, Hyde Park and Lisson Grove.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NW8 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Marylebone, Greater London, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near NW8?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.