Costa Coffee has permanently closed a busy branch at a major crossroads in Bradford, marking the latest in a series of over twenty shutdowns across the United Kingdom.
End of an Era at Greengates Crossroads
The outlet on New Line at Greengates crossroads served its final customers on Sunday, December 21. After more than ten years in operation, a sign on the door confirmed the store's permanent closure as of 4pm that day.
The note directed loyal patrons to other nearby Costa branches in Shipley and Guiseley. The closure has sparked disappointment within the local community, particularly concerning job losses.
Community Reaction and Wider Closure Trend
Michael Frazer, secretary of the Greengates and Apperley Bridge Community Group, expressed the community's sadness. "We are sad to see the closure of Costa Coffee because it means local people have lost their jobs," he said, adding hope that staff could be relocated.
He noted the branch's prime location was a regular meeting spot for community volunteers, but also acknowledged the strength of local independent cafes.
This shutdown is not an isolated incident. Costa confirmed the September closure of its franchised store on Seamoor Road in Westbourne, Bournemouth, with most team members redeployed. A spokesperson pointed customers to the Commercial Road store in Bournemouth.
The Full List of Recent Costa Closures
Since September 2024, Costa Coffee has shut a significant number of branches nationwide. The confirmed list of closures includes:
- Shell Highworth Service Station
- Stockton High Street
- Lyndhurst, New Forest
- Bridlington, Yorkshire
- Packhorse Road, Buckinghamshire
- King Street, Maidstone, Kent
- Whitstable High Street, Kent
- Chiswick High Road, London
- Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh
- Rottingdean, Brighton and Hove
- Erdington High Street, Birmingham
- Cheltenham House of Fraser
- Stockton Heath, Warrington
- High Street West, Uppingham
- Fleet Walk, Burnley
- Alexandra Retail Park, Tunstall
- Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
- Marlborough High Street, Wiltshire
- Lyme Regis, west Dorset
- Andover Bus Station, Hampshire
- Seamoor Road, Westbourne
The closure of the Greengates branch adds to this extensive list, highlighting a period of significant change for the coffee chain's UK estate.
