Orthodontic practices near OL10
On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of OL10, 77 practices within 10 and 193 practices within 20. The closest is Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, 1.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamford Dental PracticeHeywood | 1.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (144 reviews) |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 1.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (164 reviews) |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 2.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 2.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (570 reviews) |
| Dentist on the RockBury | 3.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (344 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 3.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Knowsley DentalBury | 3.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (39 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to OL10 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heywood, 1.8 miles north; the next are Middleton (2.5 miles south) and Bury (2.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heywood | 3 | 1.8 miles north |
| Middleton | 1 | 2.5 miles south |
| Bury | 3 | 2.6 miles west |
| Rochdale | 1 | 3.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of OL10
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bamford Orthodontic Practice in Heywood (5.0 from 164 reviews), 1.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 2.6 miles west |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-east |
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 4.8 (407 reviews) | 2.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from OL10
OL10 is 1.8 miles from Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 77 practices, and within 20 there are 193.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bamford Orthodontic Practice (1.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around OL10 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 OL10 are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 9 miles away.
OL10 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rochdale |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester 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 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,425 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 33.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,251 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College — 0.3 miles Newhouse Academy — 0.6 miles Matthew Moss High School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,448 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 38,288 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 3 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bamford Dental Practice, Heywood — 2 miles SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, Middleton — 2 miles The Dental Centre | Bury, Bury — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 77 within 10 miles, 193 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | M24, OL11, BL9, M9, OL12, M45, M25, M8 |
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.
Teeth straightening near OL10
People searching from OL10 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for OL10 is Heywood.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near OL10
Where is the nearest orthodontist to OL10?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to OL10 is Bamford Dental Practice in Heywood, about 1.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Bamford Orthodontic Practice (1.8 miles) and SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near OL10?
Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of OL10, 77 practices within 10 miles and 193 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near OL10?
The nearest practice to OL10 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Edenfield Dental Care in Heywood, about 2.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dentist on the Rock (3.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the OL10 postcode district?
Places in or next to OL10 include Heywood, Back o' th' Moss, Hooley Bridge, Hooley Brow, Bottom o' th' Brow, Crimble, Darn Hill and Heady Hill.
How do I find an orthodontist near the OL10 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Heywood, Borough of Rochdale, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near OL10?
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.