A city centre bank has hit the market, raising concerns it could be the latest in a spate of closures across Norwich.

The 3,754sqft property, in London Street, is currently home to The Co-operative Bank, however it is being offered up as a potential retail venue.

Spread out over four floors the property is on sale with Roche Chartered Surveyors, which is taking offers in excess of £335,000.

Norwich Evening News: The Co-operative said it's still committed to keeping a Norwich branch open for customersThe Co-operative said it's still committed to keeping a Norwich branch open for customers (Image: Newsquest)

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It comes after the continued closure of thousands of branches across the UK in recent years.

In a bid to reduce the number of banks closing, government plans have emerged to make banks ensure customers have access to cash within three miles.

Any company failing to do this could face a fine from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Treasury economic secretary Andrew Griffith said cash still has “an important and continuing role to play” despite the shift away from reliance on coins and notes.

Norwich Evening News: The building is up for sale as a retail property with Roche Chartered SurveyorThe building is up for sale as a retail property with Roche Chartered Surveyor (Image: Roche)

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The Co-operative says it intends to have a local branch available to customers in the city though.

A Co-operative spokeswoman said: "We are committed to keeping a Norwich branch open to continue serving customers in the local area."

Recently, Virgin Money announced it was closing 39 sites across the UK, including its Norwich branch in Davey Place.

Barclays also confirmed that its Whitefriars branch, in St James Court, will be shuttering later this year as walk-in customers continue to dwindle.

Norwich Evening News: A former city centre bank is on the market for £335,000A former city centre bank is on the market for £335,000 (Image: Newsquest)

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Natwest is closing its Boundary Road branch as well, which will leave Mile Cross with one bank after the closure of the HSBC in Mile Cross Lane.

More than 5,000 banks have shut across the UK since 2015, with more scheduled to close their doors.

Cash machine network Link has calculated that a further 242 branches are due to close in 2023, with some already having shuttered.