Crap Towns / Barnet / Banks
How many banks has Barnet lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 16 branch closures in Barnet: 4.1 per 100,000 people, 21% higher than the typical town's 3.4. Halifax shut 4, Nationwide 3, HSBC 2 and the rest 7 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 2 cash machine closures here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 4 | 2022, 2023, 2026 |
| Nationwide | 3 | 2022 |
| HSBC | 2 | 2022 |
| NatWest | 2 | 2024, 2026 |
| Santander | 2 | 2025, 2026 |
| Barclays | 1 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2026 |
| Virgin Money | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Borehamwood | 6.6 km | 15.1 |
| Radlett | 10.7 km | 12.2 |
| Camden | 8.6 km | 7.1 |
| Potters Bar | 9.3 km | 4.3 |
| Barnet | – | 4.1 |
| Enfield | 9.3 km | 3.9 |
| Islington | 10.2 km | 3.7 |
| Harrow | 9.3 km | 3.1 |
| Haringey | 7.7 km | 3.0 |
| Brent | 7.5 km | 2.9 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |