Orthodontic practices near PR8
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of PR8, 20 practices within 10 and 102 practices within 20. The closest is Secrets Dental & Medical Centre in Southport, 0.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secrets Dental & Medical CentreSouthport | 0.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Hoghton Street Dental PracticeSouthport | 1.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (378 reviews) |
| Southport OrthodonticsSouthport | 1.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Azure Dental ClinicFormby | 5.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (382 reviews) |
| BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRKOrmskirk | 6.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cottage Dental PracticeOrmskirk | 6.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (625 reviews) |
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 7.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (639 reviews) |
| Martin J Kenyon, Dental SurgeonsLytham St Annes | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (155 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to PR8 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southport, 0.1 miles south-west; the next are Formby (5.2 miles south-west) and Ormskirk (6.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southport | 3 | 0.1 miles south-west |
| Formby | 1 | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Ormskirk | 2 | 6.5 miles south-east |
| Lytham St Annes | 2 | 7.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of PR8
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Lytham Dental Clinic in Lytham St Annes (4.9 from 639 reviews), 7.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Lytham Dental ClinicLytham St Annes | 4.9 (639 reviews) | 7.9 miles north |
| Cottage Dental PracticeOrmskirk | 4.9 (625 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Azure Dental ClinicFormby | 4.9 (382 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Hoghton Street Dental PracticeSouthport | 4.8 (378 reviews) | 1.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from PR8
The nearest practice to PR8 is Secrets Dental & Medical Centre in Southport, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 102.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Azure Dental Clinic (5.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 7 of the practices around PR8 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around PR8 are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 15 miles away.
PR8 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sefton |
| NHS dental services | NHS Cheshire and Merseyside 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,128 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 29% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,971 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christ The King Catholic High School and Sixth Form Centre — 0.3 miles Greenbank High School — 0.8 miles Birkdale High School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,699 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 113 schools, 41,789 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 31.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Secrets Dental & Medical Centre, Southport — under a mile Azure Dental Clinic, Formby — 5 miles BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK, Ormskirk — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 102 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | PR9, L37, L38, L29, FY8, L39, L31, L23 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in PR8
People searching from PR8 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 PR8 is Birkdale.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near PR8
Where is the nearest orthodontist to PR8?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to PR8 is Secrets Dental & Medical Centre in Southport, about 0.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Hoghton Street Dental Practice (1.6 miles) and Southport Orthodontics (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near PR8?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of PR8, 20 practices within 10 miles and 102 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near PR8?
The nearest practice to PR8 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hoghton Street Dental Practice in Southport, about 1.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Southport Orthodontics (1.6 miles) and BRIGHT ORTHODONTICS - ORMSKIRK (6.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the PR8 postcode district?
Places in or next to PR8 include Birkdale, Southport, Ainsdale, Great Altcar, Little Altcar, Formby, Freshfield and Ince Blundell.
How do I find an orthodontist near the PR8 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Birkdale, Sefton, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.
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.