Orthodontic practices near ST13
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of ST13; 14 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Dental PracticeBiddulph | 6.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (62 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental CareKidsgrove | 6.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (149 reviews) |
| Stoke Orthodontic ServicesStoke-on-Trent | 7.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (62 reviews) |
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 8.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (134 reviews) |
| Dr Madeleine StoreyCongleton | 9.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Dr John ScholeyCongleton | 9.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 9.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (715 reviews) |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (184 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to ST13 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Biddulph, 6.6 miles west; the next are Kidsgrove (6.6 miles west) and Stoke-on-Trent (7.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Biddulph | 1 | 6.6 miles west |
| Kidsgrove | 1 | 6.6 miles west |
| Stoke-on-Trent | 1 | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Tunstall | 1 | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Congleton | 3 | 9.1 miles north-west |
| Longton | 1 | 9.1 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 ST13
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral Centre in Congleton (4.9 from 715 reviews), 9.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral CentreCongleton | 4.9 (715 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-west |
| Synergy Dental CareKidsgrove | 4.9 (149 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| Synergy Dental - Dentist in BurslemTunstall | 4.9 (134 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Longton Dental CentreLongton | 4.7 (184 reviews) | 9.1 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 ST13
The nearest practice to ST13 is Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, 6.6 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 14 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Synergy Dental Care (6.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around ST13 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around ST13 are commissioned by NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 27 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from ST13 to Horizons Dental Practice 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 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 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 19.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
ST13 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Staffordshire Moorlands |
| NHS dental services | NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 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 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,657 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,054 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 27 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leek High School — 0.6 miles St Edward's Church of England Academy — 1.0 miles Churnet View Middle School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 2,098 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 18.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Horizons Dental Practice, Biddulph — 7 miles Synergy Dental Care, Kidsgrove — 7 miles Stoke Orthodontic Services, Stoke-on-Trent — 8 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 | 14 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | ST9, ST10, ST2, ST11, ST8, ST3, ST1, ST6 |
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 ST13 area
Patients in the ST13 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 ST13 is Leek.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near ST13
Where is the nearest orthodontist to ST13?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to ST13 is Horizons Dental Practice in Biddulph, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Synergy Dental Care (6.6 miles) and Stoke Orthodontic Services (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near ST13?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of ST13, 14 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Biddulph, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near ST13?
The nearest practice to ST13 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Stoke Orthodontic Services in Stoke-on-Trent, about 7.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Moody Terrace Dental Practice & Albert Place Dental Referral Centre (9.1 miles) and Longton Dental Centre (9.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the ST13 postcode district?
Places in or next to ST13 include Leek, Barnfields, Birchall, Wallbridge Park, Leekbrook, Ball Haye Green, Haregate and Poolend.
How do I find an orthodontist near the ST13 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Leek, Staffordshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near ST13?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.