Crap Towns / Lambeth / Banks
How many banks has Lambeth lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 7 branch closures in Lambeth: 2.2 per 100,000 people, 35% lower than the typical town's 3.4. Barclays shut 2, NatWest 2, Lloyds 1 and the rest 2 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 | 2023, 2024 |
| NatWest | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2026 |
| Santander | 1 | 2025 |
| TSB | 1 | 2024 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 7.0 km | 198 |
| Westminster | 7.2 km | 13.2 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 7.4 km | 9.1 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 8.5 km | 4.4 |
| Islington | 10.5 km | 3.7 |
| Wandsworth | 4.7 km | 3.7 |
| Southwark | 3.8 km | 2.9 |
| Tower Hamlets | 9.0 km | 2.3 |
| Lambeth | – | 2.2 |
| Merton | 7.3 km | 1.4 |
| Lewisham | 6.8 km | 1.3 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |