Crap Towns / Blackwood / Banks
How many banks has Blackwood lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 3 branch closures in Blackwood: 23.8 per 100,000 people, 7.0 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays, HSBC and Santander shut one each. The latest was announced in 2025.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Santander | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | – | 23.8 |
| Ystrad Mynach | 3.5 km | 16.9 |
| Bargod | 3.4 km | 12.4 |
| Risca | 7.6 km | 6.6 |
| Abertillery | 8.9 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |