Crap Towns / Prudhoe / Banks
How many banks has Prudhoe lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 2 branch closures in Prudhoe: 19.5 per 100,000 people, 5.7 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays and Lloyds shut one each. The latest was announced in 2025. A banking hub has opened here.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Prudhoe | – | 19.5 |
| Whickham | 10.8 km | 12.8 |
| Blaydon | 9.2 km | 7.0 |
| Consett | 12.2 km | 3.3 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 13.9 km | 3.1 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |