Crap Towns / Islington / Banks
How many banks has Islington lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 8 branch closures in Islington: 3.7 per 100,000 people, 9% higher than the typical town's 3.4. Barclays shut 2, HSBC 2, Halifax 1 and the rest 3 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 2 | 2022 |
| HSBC | 2 | 2022 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2026 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2023 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2024 |
| Santander | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 4.0 km | 198 |
| Westminster | 5.2 km | 13.2 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 7.7 km | 9.1 |
| Camden | 3.3 km | 7.1 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 9.7 km | 4.4 |
| Islington | – | 3.7 |
| Haringey | 4.7 km | 3.0 |
| Southwark | 8.6 km | 2.9 |
| Tower Hamlets | 6.4 km | 2.3 |
| Waltham Forest | 8.5 km | 2.2 |
| Hackney | 3.3 km | 1.5 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |