Crap Towns / Wallsend / Banks
How many banks has Wallsend lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 2 branch closures in Wallsend: 4.4 per 100,000 people, 29% higher than the typical town's 3.4. Barclays and Lloyds shut one each. The latest was announced in 2026.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay | 6.0 km | 16.3 |
| Wallsend | – | 4.4 |
| South Shields | 6.6 km | 4.1 |
| Tynemouth | 3.7 km | 1.7 |
| Longbenton | 4.2 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |