Orthodontic practices near RH5
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of RH5; 25 practices within 10 and 157 practices within 20. The closest is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slipshoe Street Dental SurgeryReigate | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (109 reviews) |
| OrthodonticlinicFetcham | 7.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (66 reviews) |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 7.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 7.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (141 reviews) |
| REIGATE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEReigate | 7.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cranleigh OrthodonticsCranleigh | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (47 reviews) |
| Crescent Dental PracticeLeatherhead | 7.2 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (23 reviews) |
| Dental ElementsLeatherhead | 7.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (550 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to RH5 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Reigate, 6.7 miles north-east; the next are Fetcham (7.0 miles north) and Redhill (7.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate | 2 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Fetcham | 1 | 7.0 miles north |
| Redhill | 2 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Cranleigh | 1 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Leatherhead | 2 | 7.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of RH5
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice in Redhill (5.0 from 141 reviews), 7.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate Specialist Orthodontic PracticeRedhill | 5.0 (141 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Crescent Dental PracticeLeatherhead | 5.0 (23 reviews) | 7.2 miles north |
| The Wellington Clinic - ReigateRedhill | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
| OrthodonticlinicFetcham | 4.9 (66 reviews) | 7.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from RH5
The nearest practice to RH5 is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, 6.7 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 157.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 6 of the practices around RH5 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 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 RH5 are commissioned by NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, 6.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from RH5 to Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
RH5 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mole Valley |
| NHS dental services | NHS Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,238 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Priory Church of England School — 2.5 miles The Ashcombe School — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 598 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery, Reigate — 7 miles Orthodonticlinic, Fetcham — 7 miles The Wellington Clinic - Reigate, Redhill — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 157 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | RH4, RH3, KT23, KT22, RH12, KT24, KT21, RH2 |
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 RH5
Patients in the RH5 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 RH5 is Mid Holmwood.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near RH5
Where is the nearest orthodontist to RH5?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to RH5 is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Orthodonticlinic (7.0 miles) and The Wellington Clinic - Reigate (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near RH5?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of RH5, 25 practices within 10 miles and 157 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Reigate, 6.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near RH5?
The nearest practice to RH5 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Slipshoe Street Dental Surgery in Reigate, about 6.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Reigate Specialist Orthodontic Practice (7.0 miles) and REIGATE SPECIALIST ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the RH5 postcode district?
Places in or next to RH5 include Mid Holmwood, Coldharbour, North Holmwood, South Holmwood, Logmore Green, Holmwood, Beare Green and Westcott.
How do I find an orthodontist near the RH5 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Mid Holmwood, Surrey, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near RH5?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
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.