Crap Towns / Bridgwater / Banks
How many banks has Bridgwater lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 4 branch closures in Bridgwater: 8.4 per 100,000 people, 2.5 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays, Halifax, NatWest and Santander shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2023 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2025 |
| Santander | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Ilminster | 23.0 km | 33.5 |
| Street | 18.4 km | 23.6 |
| Cheddar | 23.2 km | 17.1 |
| Bridgwater | – | 8.4 |
| Wellington | 22.5 km | 7.2 |
| Burnham-on-Sea | 13.0 km | 6.1 |
| Weston-super-Mare | 24.7 km | 2.4 |
| Taunton | 13.7 km | 1.6 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |