Crap Towns / Newcastle upon Tyne / Banks
How many banks has Newcastle upon Tyne lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 9 branch closures in Newcastle upon Tyne: 3.1 per 100,000 people, 9% lower than the typical town's 3.4. Lloyds shut 2, NatWest 2, Halifax 1 and the rest 4 between them. The latest was announced in 2025. LINK has also assessed 3 cash machine closures here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds | 2 | 2023, 2024 |
| NatWest | 2 | 2022, 2025 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2023 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | 1 | 2022 |
| TSB | 1 | 2024 |
| Virgin Money | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Whickham | 6.5 km | 12.8 |
| Blaydon | 5.9 km | 7.0 |
| Wallsend | 7.9 km | 4.4 |
| Gateshead | 7.6 km | 3.5 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | – | 3.1 |
| Longbenton | 5.2 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |