Crap Towns / Merton / Banks
How many banks has Merton lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 3 branch closures in Merton: 1.4 per 100,000 people, 59% lower than the typical town's 3.4. Halifax shut 2 and Lloyds 1. The latest was announced in 2026. A banking hub has opened here.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 2 | 2022, 2026 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Banstead | 9.7 km | 22.4 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 6.7 km | 4.8 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 9.6 km | 4.4 |
| Wandsworth | 4.7 km | 3.7 |
| Croydon | 9.8 km | 3.3 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 8.8 km | 3.1 |
| Lambeth | 7.3 km | 2.2 |
| Sutton | 5.5 km | 1.9 |
| Merton | – | 1.4 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |