Orthodontic practices near SY13
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of SY13; 46 practices within 20. The closest is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 10.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 10.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Dane Bank House Dental PracticeCrewe | 13.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (34 reviews) |
| Cheshire Dental CentreCrewe | 13.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (53 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 14.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| HIGHTOWN ORTHODONTIC PRACTICECrewe | 14.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Allen House Dental IpswichCrewe | 14.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (506 reviews) |
| Middlewich Street Dental Practice LtdCrewe | 14.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (177 reviews) |
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 14.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (739 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SY13 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Nantwich, 10.6 miles north-east; the next are Crewe (13.5 miles north-east) and Wrexham (14.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Nantwich | 1 | 10.6 miles north-east |
| Crewe | 6 | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 1 | 14.3 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 SY13
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQ in Crewe (4.9 from 739 reviews), 14.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Surgery Dental Practice CW15EQCrewe | 4.9 (739 reviews) | 14.8 miles north-east |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-west |
| Allen House Dental IpswichCrewe | 4.8 (506 reviews) | 14.7 miles north-east |
| Middlewich Street Dental Practice LtdCrewe | 4.8 (177 reviews) | 14.8 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 SY13
The nearest practice to SY13 is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 10.6 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. 46 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dane Bank House Dental Practice (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 5 of the practices around SY13 list clear aligners, the nearest 10.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around SY13 are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, 10.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SY13 to Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich is roughly 25 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 280 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £125 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 170 to 280 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SY13 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Shropshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,803 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 141 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir John Talbot's School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 861 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 11 miles Dane Bank House Dental Practice, Crewe — 14 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 46 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SY14, SY4, CW5, SY12, CW6, TF9, SY1, SY99 |
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 SY13
A typical orthodontic search around SY13 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SY13 is Alkington.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SY13
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SY13?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SY13 is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 10.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dane Bank House Dental Practice (13.5 miles) and Cheshire Dental Centre (13.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SY13?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SY13, 0 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Nantwich, 10.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SY13?
The nearest practice to SY13 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 10.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dane Bank House Dental Practice (13.5 miles) and Cheshire Dental Centre (13.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the SY13 postcode district?
Places in or next to SY13 include Alkington, Tilstock, Heathlane, Whitchurch, Chemistry, Steel Heath, Waymills and Catteralslane.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SY13 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Alkington, Shropshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near SY13?
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.