Crap Towns / Gateshead / Banks
How many banks has Gateshead lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 4 branch closures in Gateshead: 3.5 per 100,000 people, about the same as the typical town's 3.4. Barclays shut 2, Halifax 1 and Lloyds 1. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 2 | 2022, 2023 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2026 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Whickham | 6.5 km | 12.8 |
| Blaydon | 8.3 km | 7.0 |
| Wallsend | 7.8 km | 4.4 |
| Washington | 5.7 km | 3.9 |
| Gateshead | – | 3.5 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 7.6 km | 3.1 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |