Thai Restaurants in
Derby — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 6 (5 dine-in, 1 takeaway)
Population: 260,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 3.6/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.5% of \g<1>1275\g<2>
Market: Moderate — balanced

6 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.5% of UK total

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Moderate competition Competition

  • vs London: Derby has 2.0% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 2.9% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Derby \g<1>1275\g<2>.
  • Competition Level: Moderate competition
6
Total Thai Businesses
5
Dine-in Restaurants
1
Takeaways
★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Derby has **8 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **260,000**. That's **3.1 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
3.1/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-2.0)
Hygiene Rating
★★★☆☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (-0.6)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

75% of Thai food businesses in Derby are dine-in restaurants (6), while 25% are takeaways (2).

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

How Derby Compares

**vs London:** Derby has 2.0% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 3.0% of London's population.

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

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Derby, 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 Derby stacks up against other cities.

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Browse Restaurants in Derby

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Finale Thai Tapas and Dining DE1
Restaurant ★★★★★
Pin Thai Catering SK17
Takeaway ★★★★★
Thai Village Restaurant and Takeaway Derby Derbyshire • DE73
Restaurant ★★★★★
Good Thai Restaurant DE1
Restaurant ★★★★
The Basement Thai Restaurant Derbyshire • DE6
Restaurant ★★★
Thai Boran Street Food DE1
Restaurant

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Market Snapshot

There are 6 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Derby. Average hygiene rating: ★3.8/5. 5 dine-in, 1 takeaway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Derby?

There are 6 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Derby — 5 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Derby?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Derby include Finale Thai Tapas and Dining, Pin Thai Catering, Thai Village Restaurant and Takeaway, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Derby?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 6 Thai businesses in Derby is 3.8/5 stars.

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

There are 5 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Derby, which means 83% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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