Crap Towns / Washington / Banks
How many banks has Washington lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 2 branch closures in Washington: 3.9 per 100,000 people, 15% higher than the typical town's 3.4. Barclays and NatWest shut one each. The latest was announced in 2025.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2025 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street | 6.8 km | 12.7 |
| Washington | – | 3.9 |
| Gateshead | 5.7 km | 3.5 |
| Sunderland | 6.8 km | 0.6 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |