Crap Towns / Brighton and Hove / Banks
How many banks has Brighton and Hove lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 7 branch closures in Brighton and Hove: 2.5 per 100,000 people, 26% lower than the typical town's 3.4. NatWest shut 2, Barclays 1, Halifax 1 and the rest 3 between them. The latest was announced in 2026.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| NatWest | 2 | 2023, 2026 |
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2025 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2023 |
| Virgin Money | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Lewes | 8.6 km | 24.9 |
| Burgess Hill | 13.0 km | 9.0 |
| Southwick | 9.0 km | 8.2 |
| Shoreham-by-Sea | 11.4 km | 4.2 |
| Brighton and Hove | – | 2.5 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |