Crap Towns / Bristol / Banks
How many banks has Bristol lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 13 branch closures in Bristol: 3.1 per 100,000 people, 9% lower than the typical town's 3.4. Lloyds shut 5, NatWest 4, HSBC 2 and the rest 2 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds | 5 | 2023, 2025, 2026 |
| NatWest | 4 | 2023, 2026 |
| HSBC | 2 | 2022 |
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| Virgin Money | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Keynsham | 7.9 km | 15.6 |
| Portishead | 13.0 km | 11.4 |
| Filton | 7.0 km | 9.1 |
| Nailsea | 12.3 km | 6.3 |
| Patchway | 8.9 km | 6.1 |
| Kingswood and Fishponds | 6.7 km | 4.4 |
| Bristol | – | 3.1 |
| Stoke Gifford | 6.9 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |