Crap Towns / Bournemouth / Banks
How many banks has Bournemouth lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 7 branch closures in Bournemouth: 3.6 per 100,000 people, 6% higher than the typical town's 3.4. Lloyds shut 2, Barclays 1, Halifax 1 and the rest 3 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds | 2 | 2023, 2026 |
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2025 |
| Nationwide | 1 | 2022 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2023 |
| Virgin Money | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | 14.1 km | 39.1 |
| Ferndown | 7.2 km | 7.5 |
| Wimborne Minster | 9.5 km | 6.0 |
| Poole | 5.8 km | 4.3 |
| Bournemouth | – | 3.6 |
| Christchurch | 9.1 km | 2.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |