Orthodontic practices near WS9
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of WS9, 92 practices within 10 and 163 practices within 20. The closest is Anchor Road Dental Practice in Walsall, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Road Dental PracticeWalsall | 0.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (55 reviews) |
| WS9 DREAM DENTAL - Experts in Dental Implants / Clear Braces / Sedation in Aldridge and Little AstonWalsall | 0.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (60 reviews) |
| The Priory Dental PracticeWalsall | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (134 reviews) |
| Streetly Smiles Dental CareStreetly | 2.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich | 2.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (740 reviews) |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 2.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (79 reviews) |
| Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTDWalsall | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Allsopp Dental PracticeWalsall | 3.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (215 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to WS9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Walsall, 0.5 miles south; the next are Streetly (2.1 miles south-east) and Bloxwich (2.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 0.5 miles south |
| Streetly | 1 | 2.1 miles south-east |
| Bloxwich | 1 | 2.5 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 WS9
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is oraco dental PELSALL in Bloxwich (4.9 from 740 reviews), 2.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| oraco dental PELSALLBloxwich | 4.9 (740 reviews) | 2.5 miles north-west |
| Streetly Smiles Dental CareStreetly | 4.9 (95 reviews) | 2.1 miles south-east |
| WS4 Dental CareWalsall | 4.9 (79 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
| WS9 DREAM DENTAL - Experts in Dental Implants / Clear Braces / Sedation in Aldridge and Little AstonWalsall | 4.9 (60 reviews) | 0.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from WS9
The nearest practice to WS9 is Anchor Road Dental Practice in Walsall, 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 92 practices, and within 20 there are 163.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Allsopp @ Birmingham Road LTD (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Priory Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around WS9 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 WS9 are commissioned by NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Priory Dental Practice in Walsall, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 9 miles away.
WS9 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Walsall |
| NHS dental services | NHS Black Country 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 | 11.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,803 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 | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,055 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Francis of Assisi Catholic College — 0.8 miles Aldridge School - A Science College — 0.9 miles Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,654 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 133 schools, 54,603 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 23.8% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Anchor Road Dental Practice, Walsall — under a mile Streetly Smiles Dental Care, Streetly — 2 miles oraco dental PELSALL, Bloxwich — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 92 within 10 miles, 163 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | WS8, WS4, WS5, B74, B43, WS1, WS7, B44 |
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 WS9 area
Patients in the WS9 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. 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 WS9 is Aldridge.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near WS9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to WS9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to WS9 is Anchor Road Dental Practice in Walsall, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are WS9 DREAM DENTAL - Experts in Dental Implants / Clear Braces / Sedation in Aldridge and Little Aston (0.5 miles) and The Priory Dental Practice (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near WS9?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of WS9, 92 practices within 10 miles and 163 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near WS9?
The nearest practice to WS9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Priory Dental Practice in Walsall, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Allsopp Dental Practice (3.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the WS9 postcode district?
Places in or next to WS9 include Aldridge, Holly Bank, Leighswood, Upper Stonnall, Barr Common, Brownhills, Walsall Wood and Bourne Vale.
How do I find an orthodontist near the WS9 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Aldridge, Walsall, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
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.