Orthodontic practices near WF16
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of WF16, 86 practices within 10 and 116 practices within 20. The closest is Mount Dental Surgery in Batley, 1.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dental SurgeryBatley | 1.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (18 reviews) |
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 1.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (114 reviews) |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 1.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) |
| Batley Carr Dental CentreBatley | 1.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (866 reviews) |
| Dewsbury Dental Care (Now at Batley Carr Dental Centre)Dewsbury | 1.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (65 reviews) |
| Dewsbury OrthodonticsBatley | 1.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (79 reviews) |
| Hick Lane Dental Surgery LtdDewsbury | 1.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.4 (85 reviews) |
| SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD)Dewsbury | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to WF16 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Batley, 1.3 miles east; the next are Cleckheaton (1.4 miles north-west) and Dewsbury (1.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Batley | 4 | 1.3 miles east |
| Cleckheaton | 1 | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Dewsbury | 3 | 1.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of WF16
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gomersal Dental Lounge in Cleckheaton (5.0 from 114 reviews), 1.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gomersal Dental LoungeCleckheaton | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Eclipse Dental CareBatley | 4.9 (1,024 reviews) | 1.5 miles east |
| Batley Carr Dental CentreBatley | 4.9 (866 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-east |
| Mount Dental SurgeryBatley | 4.9 (18 reviews) | 1.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from WF16
The nearest practice to WF16 is Mount Dental Surgery in Batley, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 86 practices, and within 20 there are 116.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 1 of the practices around WF16 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 WF16 are commissioned by NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD) in Dewsbury, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 8 miles away.
WF16 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Kirklees |
| NHS dental services | NHS West Yorkshire 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,885 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,134 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heckmondwike Grammar School — 0.2 miles Spen Valley High School — 1.2 miles St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 13,023 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 198 schools, 67,205 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.2% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mount Dental Surgery, Batley — 1 miles Gomersal Dental Lounge, Cleckheaton — 1 miles Dewsbury Dental Care (Now at Batley Carr Dental Centre), Dewsbury — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 86 within 10 miles, 116 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | WF17, WF13, WF15, WF14, BD11, BD19, WF12, LS27 |
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 WF16 area
People searching from WF16 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 WF16 is Nunroyd.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near WF16
Where is the nearest orthodontist to WF16?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to WF16 is Mount Dental Surgery in Batley, about 1.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Gomersal Dental Lounge (1.4 miles) and Eclipse Dental Care (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near WF16?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of WF16, 86 practices within 10 miles and 116 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near WF16?
The nearest practice to WF16 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is SALTAIRE ORTHODONTICS (BRADFORD ROAD) in Dewsbury, about 1.7 miles to the east.
Which places are in or near the WF16 postcode district?
Places in or next to WF16 include Nunroyd, Hill Top Estate, Flush, Heckmondwike, Lower Popeley, White Lee, Staincliffe and Liversedge.
How do I find an orthodontist near the WF16 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Nunroyd, Kirklees, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near WF16?
No — you can start online and only book in person once you know roughly what you need.
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.