Orthodontic practices near SE21
On our practice register: 47 practices within 5 miles of SE21, 185 practices within 10 and 348 practices within 20. The closest is Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, 0.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulwich Smile SuiteGipsy Hill | 0.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (47 reviews) |
| Dulwich Orthodontic CentrePeckham | 0.2 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 3.8 (191 reviews) |
| DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRELondon | 0.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE ORTHODONTIC SUITELondon | 0.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dulwich Dental OfficePeckham | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (931 reviews) |
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 1.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (462 reviews) |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 1.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (440 reviews) |
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (262 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SE21 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gipsy Hill, 0.2 miles south-west; the next are Peckham (0.2 miles south) and London (0.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gipsy Hill | 1 | 0.2 miles south-west |
| Peckham | 2 | 0.2 miles south |
| London | 2 | 0.2 miles south |
| Forest Hill | 1 | 1.5 miles east |
| Streatham | 1 | 1.8 miles west |
| Brixton | 1 | 1.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SE21
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is London Dental Arts Forest Hill (4.9 from 462 reviews), 1.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Dental Arts Forest HillForest Hill | 4.9 (462 reviews) | 1.5 miles east |
| Dulwich Dental OfficePeckham | 4.8 (931 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Dental Beauty StreathamStreatham | 4.8 (440 reviews) | 1.8 miles west |
| Brixton Smiles Dental ClinicBrixton | 4.8 (262 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SE21
The nearest practice to SE21 is Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, 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 185 practices, and within 20 there are 348.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: London Dental Arts Forest Hill (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around SE21 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 SE21 are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 4 miles away.
SE21 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Southwark |
| NHS dental services | NHS South East London 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 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,363 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 | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 41.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 38.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,616 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsdale Foundation School — 0.5 miles The Elmgreen School — 0.7 miles City Heights E-ACT Academy — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 36 schools, about 38,667 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 114 schools, 46,793 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dulwich Smile Suite, Gipsy Hill — under a mile DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, London — under a mile Dulwich Orthodontic Centre, Peckham — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 185 within 10 miles, 348 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SE27, SE24, SE19, SE22, SE5, SE26, SE20, SE23 |
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 SE21
People searching from SE21 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 SE21 is West Dulwich.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SE21
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SE21?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SE21 is Dulwich Smile Suite in Gipsy Hill, about 0.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Dulwich Orthodontic Centre (0.2 miles) and DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (0.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SE21?
Our register has 47 practices within 5 miles of SE21, 185 practices within 10 miles and 348 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SE21?
The nearest practice to SE21 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DULWICH ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in London, about 0.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include THE ORTHODONTIC SUITE (0.2 miles) and Brixton Smiles Dental Clinic (1.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the SE21 postcode district?
Places in or next to SE21 include West Dulwich, College, Gipsy Hill, Village, Thurlow Park, Dulwich, West Norwood and Brockwell Park.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SE21 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for West Dulwich, Greater London, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
It comes down to complexity and lifestyle. A photo assessment gives an early indication of which route fits.
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.