Crap Towns / Ringwood / Banks
How many banks has Ringwood lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 5 branch closures in Ringwood: 39.1 per 100,000 people, 11.5 times the typical town's 3.4. Barclays shut 1, HSBC 1, Lloyds 1 and the rest 2 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. A banking hub has been recommended here but hasn't opened yet.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2026 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2025 |
| Santander | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | – | 39.1 |
| New Milton | 13.6 km | 33.7 |
| Ferndown | 10.0 km | 7.5 |
| Verwood | 7.7 km | 7.3 |
| Wimborne Minster | 14.2 km | 6.0 |
| Bournemouth | 14.1 km | 3.6 |
| Christchurch | 12.4 km | 2.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |