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Orthodontic Treatment In The WS2 Postcode Area

The WS2 postcode area covers patients researching orthodontic treatment around The Flatts, Walsall. It brings together practical treatment guidance, linked location pages, and a route into a clinician-reviewed online assessment. You can start online and decide whether an in-person consultation is worth booking.

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Orthodontic practices near WS2

On our practice register: 26 practices within 5 miles of WS2, 97 practices within 10 and 160 practices within 20. The closest is Allsopp Dental Practice in Walsall, 1.1 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Allsopp Dental PracticeWalsall1.1 miles east✓✓✓4.6 (215 reviews)
Hillary Street Dental SurgeryWalsall1.2 miles south✓✓✓4.7 (85 reviews)
BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTREWalsall1.2 miles south-east✓–––
WS4 Dental CareWalsall1.3 miles east–✓✓4.9 (79 reviews)
Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTDWalsall1.4 miles south-east–✓✓4.8 (145 reviews)
Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall1.4 miles south-east✓–✓4.9 (178 reviews)
First DentalBloxwich1.6 miles north–––3.6 (61 reviews)
Hayers Dental PracticeWillenhall2.4 miles west✓✓✓4.5 (180 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to WS2 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walsall, 1.1 miles east; the next are Bloxwich (1.6 miles north) and Willenhall (2.4 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Walsall61.1 miles east
Bloxwich11.6 miles north
Willenhall12.4 miles west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of WS2

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Church Lane Dental Walsall (4.9 from 178 reviews), 1.4 miles south-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Church Lane Dental WalsallWalsall4.9 (178 reviews)1.4 miles south-east
WS4 Dental CareWalsall4.9 (79 reviews)1.3 miles east
Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTDWalsall4.8 (145 reviews)1.4 miles south-east
Hillary Street Dental SurgeryWalsall4.7 (85 reviews)1.2 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from WS2

The nearest practice to WS2 is Allsopp Dental Practice in Walsall, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 97 practices, and within 20 there are 160.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hillary Street Dental Surgery (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 6 of the practices around WS2 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 WS2 are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Allsopp Dental Practice in Walsall, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 9 miles away.

WS2 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaWalsall
NHS dental servicesNHS Black Country Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1628.7% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents11,372 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally9.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally12% aged 16 to 24 and 36.5% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car32.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre3,543 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalBirmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 9 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsWest Walsall E-ACT Academy — 0.5 miles
Walsall Studio School — 1.0 miles
Willenhall E-ACT Academy — 1.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles17 schools, about 19,291 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area133 schools, 54,603 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay23.8% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesAllsopp Dental Practice, Walsall — 1 miles
First Dental, Bloxwich — 2 miles
Hayers Dental Practice, Willenhall — 2 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles97 within 10 miles, 160 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsWS1, WS3, WS10, WV12, WS4, WS5, WV13, B71

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 WS2 area

A typical orthodontic search around WS2 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.

The nearest town page for WS2 is The Flatts.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near WS2

Where is the nearest orthodontist to WS2?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to WS2 is Allsopp Dental Practice in Walsall, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Hillary Street Dental Surgery (1.2 miles) and BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE (1.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near WS2?

Our register has 26 practices within 5 miles of WS2, 97 practices within 10 miles and 160 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near WS2?

The nearest practice to WS2 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Allsopp Dental Practice in Walsall, about 1.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Hillary Street Dental Surgery (1.2 miles) and BRACE STREET HEALTH CENTRE (1.2 miles).

Which places are in or near the WS2 postcode district?

Places in or next to WS2 include The Flatts, Darlaston, Darlaston Green, Fallings Heath, King's Hill, Dudley's Fields, County Bridge and Shepwell Green.

How do I find an orthodontist near the WS2 postcode area?

Begin with the town and area pages covering The Flatts, Walsall, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.

What affects orthodontic cost near WS2?

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.

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