Orthodontic practices near SY6
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of SY6; 1 practice within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 9.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 9.5 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (131 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 11.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 11.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 11.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 11.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 11.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (52 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 12.1 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SY6
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 11.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 12.1 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 4.9 (52 reviews) | 11.9 miles north |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 4.7 (12 reviews) | 11.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SY6
From SY6 the nearest practice is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, 9.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 21.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 4 of the practices around SY6 list clear aligners, the nearest 11.6 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 SY6 are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, 11.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SY6 to Bayston Hill Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 250 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SY6 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,749 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 18.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Church Stretton School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 539 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 | Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 10 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 12 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 21 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SY5, SY7, SY3, SY2, SY99, SY1, SY8, SY9 |
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.
Orthodontic research around SY6
A typical orthodontic search around SY6 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 SY6 is Hazler.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SY6
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SY6?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SY6 is Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 9.5 miles to the north. The next closest are New Park House Dental Centre (11.6 miles) and Belmont Orthodontic Centre (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SY6?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SY6, 1 practice within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Shrewsbury, 9.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SY6?
The nearest practice to SY6 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury, about 11.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (11.7 miles) and St Johns Hill Dental (11.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the SY6 postcode district?
Places in or next to SY6 include Hazler, Hazler Hill, Church Stretton, Hope Bowdler, All Stretton, Cunnery, Worldsend and Ragdon.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SY6 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Hazler, Shropshire, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near SY6?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.