Crap Towns / Herne Bay / Banks
How many banks has Herne Bay lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 6 branch closures in Herne Bay: 24.1 per 100,000 people, 7.1 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays shut 1, Halifax 1, HSBC 1 and the rest 3 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. A banking hub has been recommended here but hasn't opened yet.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2022 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2023 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2025 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2026 |
| Santander | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | – | 24.1 |
| Deal | 23.9 km | 10.4 |
| Ramsgate | 18.4 km | 9.5 |
| Faversham | 19.0 km | 4.8 |
| Margate | 16.0 km | 3.2 |
| Whitstable | 8.1 km | 3.1 |
| Canterbury | 10.9 km | 1.8 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |