Crap Towns / Reading / Banks
How many banks has Reading lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 4 branch closures in Reading: 2.0 per 100,000 people, 41% lower than the typical town's 3.4. Lloyds, Nationwide, NatWest and Virgin Money shut one each. The latest was announced in 2023. LINK has also assessed 3 cash machine closures here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds | 1 | 2022 |
| Nationwide | 1 | 2022 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2023 |
| Virgin Money | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Henley-on-Thames | 10.8 km | 8.5 |
| Wokingham | 9.6 km | 7.9 |
| Woodley | 4.4 km | 7.1 |
| Reading | – | 2.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |