Crap Towns / Waltham Forest / Banks
How many banks has Waltham Forest lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 6 branch closures in Waltham Forest: 2.2 per 100,000 people, 35% lower than the typical town's 3.4. Barclays shut 2, Lloyds 2, Halifax 1 and NatWest 1. The latest was announced in 2025. A banking hub has opened here.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 2 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 2 | 2023, 2025 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2023 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2024 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Loughton | 8.8 km | 12.0 |
| Enfield | 8.2 km | 3.9 |
| Islington | 8.5 km | 3.7 |
| Haringey | 6.6 km | 3.0 |
| Redbridge | 6.2 km | 2.3 |
| Tower Hamlets | 8.8 km | 2.3 |
| Waltham Forest | – | 2.2 |
| Newham | 8.2 km | 1.7 |
| Hackney | 5.8 km | 1.5 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |