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Best DEXA scan in London

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Written by a UK GP · Updated

London has the largest concentration of private DEXA scanners in the UK, from independent body composition studios to scanners in established private hospitals. Prices, what is included and how quickly you get your report vary widely, so it is worth comparing like with like.

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DEXA scan clinics in London, ranked

  1. 1

    Scanletics City (Moorgate)

    City of London, EC2R 6AF · 1.7 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody compositionCQC registered

    Scanletics runs a DEXA scanning studio inside Foundry Gym on Moorgate in the City of London. It offers body composition and clinical bone density scans, each booked with a consultation, plus multi-scan packs for tracking change over time.

    From
    £189
    Consultation
    Included
    Results
    Same day
    Scanner
    Hologic A-Series
  2. 2

    Oryon Imaging (Wimpole Street)

    Marylebone, W1G 9ST · 1.1 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody compositionCQC: Good

    Oryon is an independent diagnostic imaging provider whose DEXA service runs from Lister House on Wimpole Street. It offers bone density and body composition DEXA with consultant reporting, and accepts self-referral for eligible patients after clinical review, with a paid GP referral option otherwise.

    From
    £25
    Results
    Consultant report aimed within 1 working day
  3. 3

    Scanletics Chelsea

    Chelsea, SW3 5UZ · 2.6 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    Scanletics' Chelsea site is on the second floor of 372 King's Road. It provides the same DEXA body composition and bone density appointments as the City studio, with consultations included in the price.

    From
    £189
    Consultation
    Included
    Results
    Same day
    Scanner
    Hologic A-Series
  4. 4

    BodyView Oxford Circus

    Fitzrovia, W1W 8BQ · 0.9 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    BodyView Oxford Circus operates inside the Clinicity clinic on Great Titchfield Street, a short walk from Oxford Circus. It offers DEXA body composition and bone scans alongside a separate 3D body scan.

    From
    £75
    Consultation
    Included
    Scanner
    Hologic
  5. 5

    VisitHealth Kensington

    Kensington, W14 0HG · 3.7 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody compositionCQC: Good

    VisitHealth is a walk-in and pre-booked medical centre on Blythe Road near Kensington Olympia. It offers DEXA bone density and whole-body composition scans at a single fixed price each, alongside other imaging and GP services.

    From
    £140
  6. 6

    BodyScan City

    City of London, EC3V 3NG · 1.8 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    BodyScan City is a DEXA scanning site on Cornhill in the City of London, close to Bank station, and part of the BodyView network. It provides body composition and bone (osteo) DEXA scans, with a combined body-and-bone option.

    From
    £189
    Consultation
    Included
    Scanner
    Hologic
  7. 7

    BodyScan W1 (Marylebone)

    Marylebone, W1U 5HJ · 1.4 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    BodyScan W1 is a DEXA room operated within the London Medical building on Marylebone High Street, run by the BodyView network. It offers body composition and bone (osteo) DEXA scans, either separately or as a combined appointment.

    From
    £189
    Consultation
    Included
    Scanner
    Hologic
  8. 8

    BodyView Richmond

    Richmond, TW9 1SE · 8.2 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    BodyView Richmond is the network's flagship site, a short walk from Richmond station. Alongside DEXA body composition and bone scans it offers metabolic and fitness tests such as VO2 max, resting metabolic rate and FatMax.

    From
    £189
    Consultation
    Included
    Scanner
    Hologic
  9. 9

    My Vital Metrics Harley Street

    Marylebone, W1G 7HZ · 1.3 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    My Vital Metrics' Harley Street lab focuses on body composition, bone density and healthy-ageing testing. Each DEXA appointment includes a one-to-one consultation and digital report, with referral handled through the provider's own clinical questionnaire.

    From
    £119
    Consultation
    Included
    Results
    Within 24 hours
  10. 10

    DEXA London (3Beam Diagnostic Imaging Centre)

    Marylebone, W1G 7HP · 1.2 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    DEXA London operates from the 3Beam Diagnostic Imaging Centre at 86 Harley Street. It offers body composition scans with a same-day PDF report and bone density scans reported by UK consultant rheumatologists, with no GP referral needed after an eligibility check.

    From
    £150
    Results
    Body composition: same day; bone density: within 3 working days
    Scanner
    Hologic Discovery A
  11. 11

    My Vital Metrics London City

    City of London, EC2M 5QQ · 1.9 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    My Vital Metrics runs a health and performance testing lab in Salisbury House on London Wall. DEXA scans for body composition or bone density are booked with a consultation, and a short medical questionnaire reviewed by its clinician acts as the referral, so bookings need at least 24 hours' notice.

    From
    £119
    Consultation
    Included
    Results
    Within 24 hours
  12. 12

    Reborne Longevity

    Marylebone, W1G 9HW · 1.1 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    Reborne Longevity is a longevity clinic in a townhouse on Queen Anne Street that performs DEXA scans on site. A single appointment covers bone density and regional body composition, followed by a 30-minute consultation in the same visit.

    From
    £199
    Consultation
    Included
    Results
    Results discussed at the same visit
  13. 13

    Vista Health Enfield

    Enfield, EN1 1LJ · 10.0 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    Diagnostic imaging centre operated by Vista Health at a medical practice in Enfield, one of the company's DEXA sites. Adults can self-refer for a bone density scan at a fixed price that includes a written report. A private GP consultation to discuss results can be added at a discount.

    From
    £145
    Consultation
    Report only
    Results
    Within 3 working days
  14. 14

    London Bridge Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK)

    London Bridge, SE1 2PR · 1.8 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    A private hospital run by HCA Healthcare UK beside London Bridge. It is named by HCA as one of its DEXA scan locations, measuring bone density usually at the lumbar spine and hips. Scans are reported by a radiologist and HCA states self-pay is available for its services.

    From
    Price on request
    Results
    Within 48 hours
  15. 15

    The Lister Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK)

    Chelsea, SW1W 8RH · 1.7 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    An HCA Healthcare UK private hospital in Chelsea covering specialties including women's health and orthopaedics. HCA lists it among its DEXA scan locations, with scans of the spine and hips reported by a radiologist. Self-pay is offered as a way to access its services.

    From
    Price on request
    Results
    Within 48 hours
  16. 16

    The Princess Grace Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK)

    Marylebone, W1U 5NY · 1.5 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    An HCA Healthcare UK private hospital in Marylebone. It appears on HCA's list of DEXA scan locations, where bone density is typically measured at the lumbar spine and hips. HCA states patients can pay for its services themselves.

    From
    Price on request
    Results
    Within 48 hours
  17. 17

    The Wellington Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK)

    St John's Wood, NW8 9LE · 2.5 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    An HCA Healthcare UK private hospital in St John's Wood, North London. HCA names it as a DEXA scan location, with results reported by a radiologist and sent to the referring consultant. Self-pay is listed as a payment route.

    From
    Price on request
    Results
    Within 48 hours
  18. 18

    Fortius Clinic London

    Marylebone, W1U 2SB · 1.2 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    Orthopaedic and sports medicine clinic on Wigmore Street whose price list includes a DEXA scan. Its DEXA service reports bone mineral density alongside body fat and lean mass measurements. Patients complete a questionnaire before the scan.

    From
    £240
  19. 19

    Miller Health (25 Harley Street)

    Marylebone, W1G 9QW · 1.1 mi from London centre

    Body composition

    Miller Health is a private health clinic at 25 Harley Street that describes its focus as men's executive health. It sells a standalone DEXA scan with a written breakdown of results, and includes DEXA within its wider health assessments.

    From
    £400
  20. 20

    25 Harley Street (Phoenix Hospital Group)

    Marylebone, W1G 9QW · 1.1 mi from London centre

    Bone densityBody composition

    Outpatient and diagnostic centre on Harley Street run by Phoenix Hospital Group, with an imaging suite offering DEXA bone density and body composition scans. Scans are reported by radiographers and radiologists, and an osteoporosis package pairs the scan with a consultant follow-up.

    From
    £450
  21. 21

    HCA Healthcare UK Golders Green Outpatients

    Golders Green, NW11 9PY · 6.2 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    Outpatient and diagnostic centre in Golders Green, part of The Wellington Hospital campus, with an on-site imaging suite that includes DEXA bone density scanning. Scans are booked through the Wellington radiology team. HCA states DEXA results are ready within 48 hours.

    From
    Price on request
    Results
    Within 48 hours
  22. 22

    HCA Healthcare UK The Shard Outpatients

    London Bridge, SE1 9BS · 1.8 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    Outpatient and diagnostic centre in The Shard, part of HCA's London Bridge Hospital, which lists DEXA among its on-site imaging tests. It sits within a centre that also covers women's health, mammography and specialist consultations. HCA states DEXA results are ready within 48 hours.

    From
    Price on request
    Results
    Within 48 hours
  23. 23

    HCA Healthcare UK Women's Health Centre – King's Road (Chelsea Outpatients)

    Chelsea, SW3 5AW · 2.4 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    Women's health centre on the King's Road, linked to HCA's Chelsea Outpatients and The Lister Hospital, listing bone density (DEXA) scanning among its facilities. The neighbouring Chelsea Outpatients at 280 King's Road also lists DEXA within its imaging services. HCA states DEXA results are ready within 48 hours.

    From
    Price on request
    Results
    Within 48 hours
  24. 24

    King Edward VII's Hospital

    Marylebone, W1G 6AA · 1.3 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    Independent hospital in Marylebone whose imaging department carries out DEXA bone density scans. Patients can refer themselves for a private scan. The scan typically looks at the hips and spine, and a consultant radiologist reviews the images.

    From
    Price on request
    Results
    Usually within 24 hours
  25. 25

    Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital

    Wimbledon, SW19 5NX · 6.4 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    Private hospital in Wimbledon with a dedicated bone density (DXA) scanning page and a self-pay option. Results are typically combined with other risk information into a fracture risk assessment. The hospital states results normally take about three weeks.

    From
    Price on request
    Results
    Around 3 weeks
  26. 26

    Cromwell Hospital

    Earl's Court, SW5 0TU · 2.9 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    Private hospital on Cromwell Road that lists DEXA bone density scanning among its diagnostic imaging services. Self-pay and insured patients are accepted, and a referral from a GP, consultant or other clinician is needed before a test is booked. Self-pay prices are given by phone.

    From
    Price on request
  27. 27

    HCA Healthcare UK Women's Health Centre – Harley Street

    Marylebone, W1G 9QP · 1.1 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    An HCA Healthcare UK outpatient centre on Harley Street focused on women's health, part of The Harley Street Clinic. Its listed facilities include bone density (DEXA) scanning alongside mammography and 3T MRI. The centre states that its private services can be paid for on a self-pay basis.

    From
    Price on request
  28. 28

    The London Clinic

    Marylebone, W1G 6BW · 1.5 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    Private hospital on Devonshire Place offering DEXA bone density scans as part of its diagnostics service, with self-pay listed as a payment route. Height and weight are measured before the scan, which usually takes about 30 minutes. A consultant radiologist reports on the images for the referring clinician.

    From
    Price on request
  29. 29

    Welbeck

    Marylebone, W1G 0AR · 1.1 mi from London centre

    Bone density

    Specialist outpatient and diagnostics centre on Welbeck Street offering DEXA bone density scans to self-pay patients with a GP or specialist referral; self-referral is not accepted. Trabecular bone score is reported as standard, and a vertebral fracture assessment can be added.

    From
    Price on request

Compare London DEXA clinics

DEXA scan clinics in London compared
ClinicFromServicesConsultationReportCQCDistance
Scanletics City (Moorgate)£189Bone density & body compositionYesSame dayNot yet rated1.7 mi
Oryon Imaging (Wimpole Street)£25Bone density & body composition—Consultant report aimed within 1 working dayGood1.1 mi
Scanletics Chelsea£189Bone density & body compositionYesSame day—2.6 mi
BodyView Oxford Circus£75Bone density & body compositionYes——0.9 mi
VisitHealth Kensington£140Bone density & body composition——Good3.7 mi
BodyScan City£189Bone density & body compositionYes——1.8 mi
BodyScan W1 (Marylebone)£189Bone density & body compositionYes——1.4 mi
BodyView Richmond£189Bone density & body compositionYes——8.2 mi
My Vital Metrics Harley Street£119Bone density & body compositionYesWithin 24 hours—1.3 mi
DEXA London (3Beam Diagnostic Imaging Centre)£150Bone density & body composition—Body composition: same day; bone density: within 3 working days—1.2 mi
My Vital Metrics London City£119Bone density & body compositionYesWithin 24 hours—1.9 mi
Reborne Longevity£199Bone density & body compositionYesResults discussed at the same visit—1.1 mi
Vista Health Enfield£145Bone densityNoWithin 3 working days—10.0 mi
London Bridge Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK)On requestBone density—Within 48 hours—1.8 mi
The Lister Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK)On requestBone density—Within 48 hours—1.7 mi
The Princess Grace Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK)On requestBone density—Within 48 hours—1.5 mi
The Wellington Hospital (HCA Healthcare UK)On requestBone density—Within 48 hours—2.5 mi
Fortius Clinic London£240Bone density & body composition———1.2 mi
Miller Health (25 Harley Street)£400Body composition———1.1 mi
25 Harley Street (Phoenix Hospital Group)£450Bone density & body composition———1.1 mi
HCA Healthcare UK Golders Green OutpatientsOn requestBone density—Within 48 hours—6.2 mi
HCA Healthcare UK The Shard OutpatientsOn requestBone density—Within 48 hours—1.8 mi
HCA Healthcare UK Women's Health Centre – King's Road (Chelsea Outpatients)On requestBone density—Within 48 hours—2.4 mi
King Edward VII's HospitalOn requestBone density—Usually within 24 hours—1.3 mi
Nuffield Health Parkside HospitalOn requestBone density—Around 3 weeks—6.4 mi
Cromwell HospitalOn requestBone density———2.9 mi
HCA Healthcare UK Women's Health Centre – Harley StreetOn requestBone density———1.1 mi
The London ClinicOn requestBone density———1.5 mi
WelbeckOn requestBone density———1.1 mi

“From” is the lowest price each clinic publishes for any DEXA scan. Want two clinics side by side? Compare clinics.

Map of DEXA clinics in London

How to choose a DEXA scan in London

  • Know which scan you want. A bone density scan and a body composition scan answer different questions and are priced differently.
  • Compare like with like. Check whether the price includes someone explaining your results, and how quickly the report arrives. Our price guide shows typical UK prices.
  • Check the clinic is registered. Independent clinics offering diagnostic scans in London are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and you can look up any clinic on its website.
  • Use the same scanner for repeat scans. Results vary slightly between machines, so if you plan to track changes over time, stick with one clinic.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a DEXA scan in London?

Bone density scans in London start from £115 (median £189 across 11 clinics). Body composition scans start from £115 (median £189 across 12 clinics). Figures use prices published on each clinic's own website.

Do I need a GP referral for a private DEXA scan?

Most private clinics accept self-referral. Because a DEXA scan uses X-rays, UK law (the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations) requires each scan to be justified by a qualified practitioner, so clinics usually ask screening questions before confirming your booking.

Can I get a DEXA scan on the NHS?

NHS bone density scans are arranged by your GP or a specialist when an assessment of your fracture risk suggests one is needed. DEXA body composition scans for fitness or general interest are not usually available on the NHS.

What is the difference between a bone density and a body composition DEXA scan?

Both use the same type of scanner. A bone density scan measures bone mineral density, usually at the hip and lower spine, and reports T- and Z-scores. A body composition scan measures fat, lean tissue and bone across the whole body, often with an estimate of visceral fat.

How long does a DEXA scan take, and is it safe?

You lie still on a padded table for the scan, which usually takes 10 to 20 minutes. The X-ray dose is very low — typically less than a day of natural background radiation. Tell the clinic beforehand if you are or might be pregnant.

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