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: 0.4% of \g<1>1275\g<2>
Market: Moderate — balanced

7 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.4% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Moderate competition Competition

  • vs London: Blackpool has 1.7% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 1.58% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Blackpool \g<1>1275\g<2>.
  • 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** — below the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **moderately competitive — healthy balance of supply and demand**.

Per-Capita Density
4.9/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-0.2)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.2)

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 278 Thai businesses, with 1.6% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Blackpool \g<1>1275\g<2> 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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Thai Cafe FY4
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Cuisine Corner FY5
Takeaway ★★★★★
Thai Northern Takeaway FY4
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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Market Snapshot

There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Blackpool. Average hygiene rating: ★4.4/5. 3 dine-in, 4 takeaway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Blackpool?

There are 7 FSA-registered 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 Thai Cafe, Thai Cuisine Corner, Thai Northern Takeaway, 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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