Crap Towns / Port Talbot / Banks
How many banks has Port Talbot lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 2 branch closures in Port Talbot: 6.3 per 100,000 people, 1.9 times the typical town's 3.4. HSBC and NatWest shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Pontardawe | 15.6 km | 18.1 |
| Porthcawl | 13.6 km | 12.7 |
| Port Talbot | – | 6.3 |
| Neath | 8.1 km | 4.9 |
| Swansea | 11.3 km | 3.5 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |