Crap Towns / Manchester / Banks
How many banks has Manchester lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 15 branch closures in Manchester: 3.2 per 100,000 people, 6% lower than the typical town's 3.4. NatWest shut 4, Barclays 3, Lloyds 3 and the rest 5 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 2 cash machine closures here since October 2024. A banking hub has opened here.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| NatWest | 4 | 2022, 2025, 2026 |
| Barclays | 3 | 2022, 2023 |
| Lloyds | 3 | 2023, 2025 |
| Halifax | 2 | 2023, 2026 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | 1 | 2022 |
| Santander | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Prestwich | 7.3 km | 9.5 |
| Old Trafford | 6.8 km | 9.3 |
| Stretford | 7.1 km | 7.1 |
| Manchester | – | 3.2 |
| Denton | 6.7 km | 2.8 |
| Salford | 5.3 km | 1.8 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |