Crap Towns / Hackney / Banks
How many banks has Hackney lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 4 branch closures in Hackney: 1.5 per 100,000 people, 56% lower than the typical town's 3.4. Barclays, Halifax, NatWest and Santander 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 | 2023 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2026 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2024 |
| Santander | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 4.7 km | 198 |
| Westminster | 8.0 km | 13.2 |
| Camden | 6.6 km | 7.1 |
| Islington | 3.3 km | 3.7 |
| Haringey | 5.2 km | 3.0 |
| Southwark | 8.7 km | 2.9 |
| Redbridge | 10.3 km | 2.3 |
| Tower Hamlets | 4.5 km | 2.3 |
| Waltham Forest | 5.8 km | 2.2 |
| Newham | 7.5 km | 1.7 |
| Hackney | – | 1.5 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |