Crap Towns / Birmingham / Banks
How many banks has Birmingham lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 38 branch closures in Birmingham: 3.4 per 100,000 people, about the same as the typical town's 3.4. Lloyds shut 12, Barclays 8, Halifax 8 and the rest 10 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024. A banking hub has opened here. A banking hub has been recommended here but hasn't opened yet.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds | 12 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Barclays | 8 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Halifax | 8 | 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 |
| NatWest | 4 | 2022, 2023, 2025 |
| HSBC | 2 | 2022, 2026 |
| Co-operative Bank | 1 | 2026 |
| Nationwide | 1 | 2022 |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | 1 | 2022 |
| TSB | 1 | 2024 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath | 12.2 km | 28.8 |
| Solihull | 8.8 km | 5.6 |
| Smethwick | 7.6 km | 3.5 |
| Birmingham | – | 3.4 |
| Royal Sutton Coldfield | 10.1 km | 1.1 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |