Crap Towns / Lewisham / Banks
How many banks has Lewisham lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 4 branch closures in Lewisham: 1.3 per 100,000 people, 62% lower than the typical town's 3.4. NatWest shut 2, Barclays 1 and Halifax 1. The latest was announced in 2026. A banking hub has been recommended here but hasn't opened yet.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| NatWest | 2 | 2024, 2026 |
| Barclays | 1 | 2022 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| City of London | 8.9 km | 198 |
| Bromley | 9.8 km | 4.2 |
| Wandsworth | 11.5 km | 3.7 |
| Croydon | 11.3 km | 3.3 |
| Southwark | 4.7 km | 2.9 |
| Bexley | 11.4 km | 2.8 |
| Greenwich | 6.0 km | 2.4 |
| Tower Hamlets | 7.6 km | 2.3 |
| Lambeth | 6.8 km | 2.2 |
| Newham | 9.6 km | 1.7 |
| Lewisham | – | 1.3 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |