Orthodontic practices near OL13
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of OL13, 33 practices within 10 and 167 practices within 20. The closest is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, 3.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denpoint Dental CareRawtenstall | 3.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (268 reviews) |
| The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall | 3.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Rossendale Dental Health CentreRawtenstall | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.4 (161 reviews) |
| Dentistry 442Rochdale | 4.8 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (19 reviews) |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 5.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (570 reviews) |
| Design DentalLittleborough | 5.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (114 reviews) |
| Waterside Dental CareRochdale | 5.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (51 reviews) |
| Lyndhurst Dental PracticeBurnley | 6.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (7 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to OL13 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rawtenstall, 3.4 miles west; the next are Rochdale (4.8 miles south-east) and Heywood (5.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall | 3 | 3.4 miles west |
| Rochdale | 2 | 4.8 miles south-east |
| Heywood | 1 | 5.4 miles south |
| Littleborough | 1 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Burnley | 1 | 6.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of OL13
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Lounge Dental Suite in Rawtenstall (5.0 from 28 reviews), 3.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Dental SuiteRawtenstall | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
| Edenfield Dental CareHeywood | 4.9 (570 reviews) | 5.4 miles south |
| Design DentalLittleborough | 4.9 (114 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Denpoint Dental CareRawtenstall | 4.8 (268 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from OL13
The nearest practice to OL13 is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, 3.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 167.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Rossendale Dental Health Centre (3.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around OL13 list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 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 OL13 are commissioned by NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 16 miles away.
OL13 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rossendale |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lancashire and South 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,903 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 30.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 687 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Valley Leadership Academy — 1.5 miles Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School — 1.8 miles Whitworth Community High School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,665 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Denpoint Dental Care, Rawtenstall — 3 miles Dentistry 442, Rochdale — 5 miles Edenfield Dental Care, Heywood — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 167 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | M35, OL12, BB4, BB11, OL11, BB10, OL14, SK2 |
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 OL13 area
People searching from OL13 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 OL13 is Bacup.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near OL13
Where is the nearest orthodontist to OL13?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to OL13 is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 3.4 miles to the west. The next closest are The Lounge Dental Suite (3.4 miles) and Rossendale Dental Health Centre (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near OL13?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of OL13, 33 practices within 10 miles and 167 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near OL13?
The nearest practice to OL13 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Denpoint Dental Care in Rawtenstall, about 3.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Rossendale Dental Health Centre (3.5 miles) and Edenfield Dental Care (5.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the OL13 postcode district?
Places in or next to OL13 include Bacup, Huttock Top, Rockliffe, Broad Clough, Higher Broad Clough, Higher Change, Nun Hills and Brandwood.
How do I find an orthodontist near the OL13 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Bacup, Lancashire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near OL13?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.