Crap Towns / Halesowen / Banks
How many banks has Halesowen lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 3 branch closures in Halesowen: 5.0 per 100,000 people, 47% higher than the typical town's 3.4. Halifax, HSBC and NatWest shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 1 | 2026 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath | 3.3 km | 28.8 |
| Cradley Heath | 2.1 km | 5.3 |
| Stourbridge | 5.0 km | 5.3 |
| Halesowen | – | 5.0 |
| Kingswinford | 7.4 km | 3.9 |
| Smethwick | 7.8 km | 3.5 |
| Brierley Hill | 4.2 km | 3.1 |
| Dudley | 5.8 km | 1.6 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |