Crap Towns / Merthyr Tydfil / Banks
How many banks has Merthyr Tydfil lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 2 branch closures in Merthyr Tydfil: 5.1 per 100,000 people, 1.5 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays and Santander shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| Santander | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Treorchy | 14.0 km | 13.1 |
| Bargod | 12.3 km | 12.4 |
| Ebbw Vale | 12.2 km | 10.2 |
| Aberdare | 6.7 km | 8.0 |
| Tredegar | 9.7 km | 6.9 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | – | 5.1 |
| Abercynon | 12.1 km | 0.0 |
| Mountain Ash | 7.7 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |