Elderly residents, who may prefer face-to-face banking services, will need to travel to Romford, the location of the nearest Barclays branch, after the closure. Sue Vosloo said: "I am nearly 70 ...

That branch, in High Street, is only used by 14 customers on a regular basis as their only way to bank, Barclays said. The nearest Barclays branches to Brentwood are suggested as Romford and Basildon.