Crap Towns / Leigh / Banks
How many banks has Leigh lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 2 branch closures in Leigh: 4.4 per 100,000 people, 29% higher than the typical town's 3.4. Barclays and Halifax shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2022 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Westhoughton | 5.0 km | 4.6 |
| Leigh | – | 4.4 |
| Little Hulton | 8.2 km | 3.9 |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | 7.0 km | 3.8 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |