Orthodontic practices near SO24
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of SO24; 11 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic in Winchester, 7.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Dental & Implant ClinicWinchester | 7.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (138 reviews) |
| OMUOwslebury | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (48 reviews) |
| White WinchesterOwslebury | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (47 reviews) |
| GG OrthodonticsWinchester | 7.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (338 reviews) |
| St Cuthbert's Dental SurgeryWinchester | 7.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (211 reviews) |
| St Paul’s SurgeryWinchester | 7.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (213 reviews) |
| The Arbour Dental PracticeWinchester | 7.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.4 (14 reviews) |
| St James & Chesil Dental PracticeWinchester | 7.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SO24 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Winchester, 7.2 miles west; the next are Owslebury (7.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 6 | 7.2 miles west |
| Owslebury | 2 | 7.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SO24
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is GG Orthodontics in Winchester (5.0 from 338 reviews), 7.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GG OrthodonticsWinchester | 5.0 (338 reviews) | 7.6 miles west |
| St Cuthbert's Dental SurgeryWinchester | 4.9 (211 reviews) | 7.6 miles west |
| City Bridge Dental & Implant ClinicWinchester | 4.9 (138 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
| OMUOwslebury | 4.9 (48 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SO24
The nearest practice to SO24 is City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic in Winchester, 7.2 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: GG Orthodontics (7.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around SO24 list clear aligners, the nearest 7.4 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 SO24 are commissioned by NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GG Orthodontics in Winchester, 7.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SO24 to City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SO24 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Winchester |
| NHS dental services | NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,918 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 103 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | Perins School — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,140 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic, Winchester — 7 miles OMU, Owslebury — 7 miles Star Orthodontics, Alton — 9 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 | 11 within 10 miles, 73 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | RG25, SO32, SO25, SO23, RG22, GU34, RG23, SO21 |
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 SO24 area
Patients in the SO24 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SO24 is Bishops Sutton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SO24
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SO24?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SO24 is City Bridge Dental & Implant Clinic in Winchester, about 7.2 miles to the west. The next closest are OMU (7.4 miles) and White Winchester (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SO24?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SO24, 11 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Winchester, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SO24?
The nearest practice to SO24 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GG Orthodontics in Winchester, about 7.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include St James & Chesil Dental Practice (7.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the SO24 postcode district?
Places in or next to SO24 include Bishops Sutton, Old Alresford, Bighton, New Alresford, Gundleton, Bramdean, Cheriton and Hinton Ampner.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SO24 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Bishops Sutton, Hampshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near SO24?
Simple alignment can complete in months; comprehensive treatment typically spans 12–24 months.
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.