Crap Towns / Croydon / Banks
How many banks has Croydon lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 13 branch closures in Croydon: 3.3 per 100,000 people, about the same as the typical town's 3.4. NatWest shut 4, Halifax 3, Lloyds 3 and the rest 3 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. A banking hub has opened here.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| NatWest | 4 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Halifax | 3 | 2023, 2026 |
| Lloyds | 3 | 2022, 2023, 2025 |
| Barclays | 1 | 2022 |
| Santander | 1 | 2025 |
| Virgin Money | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Banstead | 8.6 km | 22.4 |
| Caterham | 7.6 km | 13.2 |
| Bromley | 9.8 km | 4.2 |
| Croydon | – | 3.3 |
| Lambeth | 11.2 km | 2.2 |
| Sutton | 6.3 km | 1.9 |
| Merton | 9.8 km | 1.4 |
| Lewisham | 11.3 km | 1.3 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |