Crap Towns / South Shields / Banks
How many banks has South Shields lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 3 branch closures in South Shields: 4.1 per 100,000 people, 21% higher than the typical town's 3.4. HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| HSBC | 1 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2026 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay | 8.1 km | 16.3 |
| Wallsend | 6.6 km | 4.4 |
| South Shields | – | 4.1 |
| Tynemouth | 4.8 km | 1.7 |
| Sunderland | 8.3 km | 0.6 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |