Crap Towns / Rayleigh / Banks
How many banks has Rayleigh lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 4 branch closures in Rayleigh: 12.4 per 100,000 people, 3.6 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays, Halifax, Lloyds and NatWest shut one each. The latest was announced in 2025.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2025 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2025 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Rayleigh | – | 12.4 |
| Canvey Island | 8.1 km | 7.9 |
| Wickford | 5.8 km | 7.3 |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 5.8 km | 6.2 |
| Thundersley and South Benfleet | 3.7 km | 2.0 |
| Southend-on-Sea | 8.1 km | 1.6 |
| Rochford | 7.4 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |