A Santander branch in Chingford has announced it is closing its doors to customers within the next three months.

The bank’s branch in Station Road will permanently close at 4pm on June 14.

Its north Chingford customers will have to travel 1.6 miles away to Santander’s remaining bank in Old Church Road.

Alternatively, they can travel to Santander’s branch a further three miles away in High Road, Loughton.

In a letter to its customers, a Santander spokesman said: “I understand this may be a significant change to you and I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

“I can reassure you that your accounts won’t be affected by these changes.”