Crap Towns / Bridgend / Banks
How many banks has Bridgend lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 3 branch closures in Bridgend: 5.8 per 100,000 people, 1.7 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays, Halifax and Santander shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2024 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2026 |
| Santander | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Llantwit Major | 12.6 km | 18.7 |
| Pontyclun | 12.3 km | 17.2 |
| Porthcawl | 9.4 km | 12.7 |
| Tonypandy | 14.6 km | 5.8 |
| Bridgend | – | 5.8 |
| Pencoed | 4.7 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |