Crap Towns / Brecon / Banks
How many banks has Brecon lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 4 branch closures in Brecon: 48.5 per 100,000 people, 14.3 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds and Santander shut one each. The latest was announced in 2025.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2024 |
| Santander | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Brecon | – | 48.5 |
| Abergavenny | 28.8 km | 21.9 |
| Brynmawr | 22.3 km | 19.0 |
| Bargod | 30.9 km | 12.4 |
| Ebbw Vale | 21.1 km | 10.2 |
| Aberdare | 26.9 km | 8.0 |
| Tredegar | 21.3 km | 6.9 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 21.8 km | 5.1 |
| Abertillery | 29.2 km | 0.0 |
| Mountain Ash | 29.4 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |