Crap Towns / Blackheath / Banks
How many banks has Blackheath lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 2 branch closures in Blackheath: 28.8 per 100,000 people, 8.5 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays and Lloyds shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath | – | 28.8 |
| Cradley Heath | 1.8 km | 5.3 |
| Halesowen | 3.3 km | 5.0 |
| Smethwick | 4.9 km | 3.5 |
| Brierley Hill | 5.4 km | 3.1 |
| Dudley | 4.5 km | 1.6 |
| Tipton | 6.7 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |