Orthodontic practices near SW3
On our practice register: 89 practices within 5 miles of SW3, 200 practices within 10 and 373 practices within 20. The closest is Knightsbridge Dentist in Chelsea, 0.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightsbridge DentistChelsea | 0.3 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (137 reviews) |
| SW3 DentalBattersea | 0.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (93 reviews) |
| Moonz | Orthodontic Practice LondonBattersea | 0.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (50 reviews) |
| Queens Gate OrthodonticsBattersea | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (178 reviews) |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 1.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (106 reviews) |
| London Dental StudioCity of Westminster | 1.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (522 reviews) |
| Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centreBattersea | 1.1 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (217 reviews) |
| Mary Lo, Specialist OrthodontistLondon | 1.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (11 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SW3 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chelsea, 0.3 miles north; the next are Battersea (0.5 miles south-west) and City of Westminster (1.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 1 | 0.3 miles north |
| Battersea | 5 | 0.5 miles south-west |
| City of Westminster | 1 | 1.1 miles east |
| London | 1 | 1.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SW3
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centre in Battersea (5.0 from 217 reviews), 1.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Smiles | Invisalign Offer, Orthodontic and Implant centreBattersea | 5.0 (217 reviews) | 1.1 miles west |
| Knightsbridge DentistChelsea | 5.0 (137 reviews) | 0.3 miles north |
| Boston Orthodontics BelgraviaBattersea | 5.0 (106 reviews) | 1.0 miles north-east |
| SW3 DentalBattersea | 5.0 (93 reviews) | 0.5 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 SW3
The nearest practice to SW3 is Knightsbridge Dentist in Chelsea, 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 200 practices, and within 20 there are 373.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 3 of the practices around SW3 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 SW3 are commissioned by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queens Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as UCL Eastman Dental Hospital in London, about 3 miles away.
SW3 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kensington and Chelsea |
| NHS dental services | NHS West and North 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,068 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 34.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 55.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12,288 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | UCL Eastman Dental Hospital, London — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St. Thomas More Language College — 0.3 miles Sophia High School — 1.0 miles Saint John Bosco College — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 37 schools, about 30,540 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 70 schools, 23,241 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Knightsbridge Dentist, Chelsea — under a mile SW3 Dental, Battersea — under a mile London Dental Studio, City of Westminster — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 200 within 10 miles, 373 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NW8, NW1, SE11, NW6, EC4Y, N1C, NW3, EC4A |
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 SW3
People searching from SW3 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 SW3 is Chelsea.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SW3
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SW3?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SW3 is Knightsbridge Dentist in Chelsea, about 0.3 miles to the north. The next closest are SW3 Dental (0.5 miles) and Moonz | Orthodontic Practice London (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SW3?
Our register has 89 practices within 5 miles of SW3, 200 practices within 10 miles and 373 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SW3?
The nearest practice to SW3 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queens Gate Orthodontics in Battersea, about 0.7 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Boston Orthodontics Belgravia (1.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the SW3 postcode district?
Places in or next to SW3 include Chelsea, South Kensington, Hans Town, Royal Hospital, Chelsea Embankment, Courtfield, Belgravia and Cremorne.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SW3 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Chelsea, 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?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
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.