Crap Towns / Ellesmere Port / Banks
How many banks has Ellesmere Port lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 4 branch closures in Ellesmere Port: 6.1 per 100,000 people, 1.8 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays, Halifax, HSBC and NatWest shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 2 cash machine closures here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2022 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2026 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Shotton | 11.3 km | 30.8 |
| Heswall | 14.1 km | 13.8 |
| Ellesmere Port | – | 6.1 |
| Bebington | 9.2 km | 3.5 |
| Chester | 9.5 km | 1.1 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |