Thai Restaurants in
Blackburn — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 3 Thai businesses (2 dine-in, 1 takeaway)
Population: 150,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★ 3.3/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.2% of \g<1>1275\g<2>
Market: Underserved — opportunity

1 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.2% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Blackburn has 0.7% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 1.7% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Blackburn \g<1>1275\g<2>.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
1
Total Thai Businesses
0
Dine-in Restaurants
1
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Blackburn has **3 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **150,000**. That's **2.0 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market appears **underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand**.

Per-Capita Density
2.0/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-3.1)
Hygiene Rating
★★★☆☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (-0.9)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

67% of Thai food businesses in Blackburn are dine-in restaurants (2), while 33% are takeaways (1).

This split matters for market entry strategy: a takeaway-heavy market suggests delivery-first demand; restaurant-dominant markets suggest eat-in culture.

How Blackburn Compares

**vs London:** Blackburn has 0.7% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 1.7% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Blackburn \g<1>1275\g<2> across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Blackburn, the data suggests this market may be underserved — a potential opportunity for new entrants. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Blackburn stacks up against other cities.

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Siam Zapp Authentic Thai Noodle Bar Blackburn With Darwen • BB1
Takeaway ★★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There is 1 FSA-registered Thai business in Blackburn. Average hygiene rating: ★5.0/5. 0 dine-in, 1 takeaway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Blackburn?

There is 1 FSA-registered Thai business in Blackburn — 0 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Blackburn?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Blackburn include Siam Zapp Authentic Thai Noodle Bar, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Blackburn?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 1 Thai business in Blackburn is 5.0/5 stars.

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