Crap Towns / Lewes / Banks
How many banks has Lewes lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 4 branch closures in Lewes: 24.9 per 100,000 people, 7.3 times the typical town's 3.4. Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest shut one each. The latest was announced in 2025. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 1 | 2022 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2025 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2022 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Uckfield | 12.5 km | 33.3 |
| Lewes | – | 24.9 |
| Seaford | 13.5 km | 12.6 |
| Burgess Hill | 13.2 km | 9.0 |
| Hailsham | 17.9 km | 8.9 |
| Southwick | 17.3 km | 8.2 |
| Brighton and Hove | 8.6 km | 2.5 |
| Haywards Heath | 15.6 km | 2.5 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |