Thai Restaurants in
Blackpool — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 7 (3 dine-in, 4 takeaway)
Population: 142,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.4/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.6% of 1,241 restaurants & takeaways
Market: Moderate — balanced

7 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.6% of UK total

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Data updated: 2026-10-15

Market Position Moderate competition

  • • vs London: Blackpool has 1.7% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 1.58% of London's 8.97M population.
  • • vs UK Average: Blackpool has 7 Thai businesses — the UK average is 5 per city.
  • • Competition Level: Moderate competition
7
Total Thai Businesses
3
Dine-in Restaurants
4
Takeaways
★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Blackpool has 7 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 142,000. That's 4.9 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — above the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market is moderately competitive — healthy balance of supply and demand.

Per-Capita Density
4.9/100k
UK avg: 2.1/100k (+2.8)
Hygiene Rating
★4.4
UK avg: ★4.4 (+0.0)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

43% of Thai food businesses in Blackpool are dine-in restaurants (3), while 57% are takeaways (4).

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

How Blackpool Compares

vs London: Blackpool has 1.7% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 1.6% of London's population.

vs UK total: Blackpool's 7 Thai businesses are part of 1,241 across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Blackpool, the data suggests this is a balanced market — differentiation will be key. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Blackpool stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Blackpool

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Mali Thai Takeaway FY4
Takeaway ★★★★★
Thai Cafe FY4
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Cuisine Corner FY5
Takeaway ★★★★★
Ting Tong's Thai Street Food FY3
Takeaway ★★★★★
Soy Thai cafe FY1
Restaurant ★★★★
Thai Thip FY2
Takeaway ★★★★
Boonnak Thai Restaurant FY1
Restaurant ★★★

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Blackpool?

There are 7 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Blackpool — 3 dine-in restaurants and 4 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Blackpool?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Blackpool include Mali Thai Takeaway, Thai Cafe, Thai Cuisine Corner, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Blackpool?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 7 Thai businesses in Blackpool is 4.4/5 stars.

Are there more dine-in Thai restaurants or takeaways in Blackpool?

There are 3 dine-in restaurants and 4 takeaways in Blackpool, which means 43% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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