Orthodontic practices near S36
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of S36, 9 practices within 10 and 97 practices within 20. The closest is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 5.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 5.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (331 reviews) |
| Barnsley HospitalBarnsley | 6.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (508 reviews) |
| Trinity House OrthodonticsWakefield | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (183 reviews) |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 7.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (120 reviews) |
| One Smile Dental - SheffieldSheffield | 8.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (61 reviews) |
| TRINITY HOUSE ORTHODONTICSBarnsley | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 9.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (264 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to S36 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barnsley, 5.0 miles north-east; the next are Wakefield (6.4 miles north-east) and Sheffield (7.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 4 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Wakefield | 1 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Sheffield | 3 | 7.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of S36
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign Sheffield (5.0 from 264 reviews), 9.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant CentreSheffield | 5.0 (120 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-east |
| K3 Cosmetic Dental StudioBarnsley | 4.9 (331 reviews) | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Mapplewell Dental CentreBarnsley | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from S36
The nearest practice to S36 is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, 5 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 97.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Trinity House Orthodontics (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 6 of the practices around S36 list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around S36 are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 10 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from S36 to K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
S36 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Barnsley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,063 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 95 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Stocksbridge High School — 2.1 miles Penistone Grammar School — 2.1 miles Trinity Academy St. Edwards — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,730 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio, Barnsley — 5 miles Trinity House Orthodontics, Wakefield — 6 miles Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre, Sheffield — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 97 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | HD8, S75, S35, S6, S70, S10, WF4, S5 |
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 S36 area
Most S36 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 S36 is Roughbirchworth.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near S36
Where is the nearest orthodontist to S36?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to S36 is K3 Cosmetic Dental Studio in Barnsley, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Barnsley Hospital (6.1 miles) and Trinity House Orthodontics (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near S36?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of S36, 9 practices within 10 miles and 97 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near S36?
The nearest practice to S36 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Trinity House Orthodontics in Wakefield, about 6.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Sheffield Smiles Dental & Implant Centre (7.8 miles) and One Smile Dental - Sheffield (8.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the S36 postcode district?
Places in or next to S36 include Roughbirchworth, Longley Ings, Oxspring, Snowden Hill, Penistone, Cat Hill, Hoylandswaine and Thurlstone.
How do I find an orthodontist near the S36 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Roughbirchworth, Barnsley, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near S36?
Cost depends on complexity, appliance type, how much movement is needed, and what the fee includes (refinements, retainers).
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.