Thai Restaurants in
Middlesbrough — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 3 Thai businesses (1 dine-in, 2 takeaway)
Population: 148,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 3.5/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.2% of 1,241 restaurants & takeaways
Market: Underserved — opportunity

2 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.2% of UK total

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Data updated: 2026-10-15

Market Position Low competition

  • • vs London: Middlesbrough has 0.7% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 1.6% of London's 8.97M population.
  • • vs UK Average: Middlesbrough has 2 Thai businesses — the UK average is 5 per city.
  • • Competition Level: Low competition
2
Total Thai Businesses
0
Dine-in Restaurants
2
Takeaways
★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Middlesbrough has 2 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 148,000. That's 1.4 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — below the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market appears underserved — low supply relative to population, suggesting unmet demand.

Per-Capita Density
1.4/100k
UK avg: 2.1/100k (-0.7)
Hygiene Rating
★3.5
UK avg: ★4.4 (-0.9)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

33% of Thai food businesses in Middlesbrough are dine-in restaurants (1), while 67% 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 Middlesbrough Compares

vs London: Middlesbrough has 0.7% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 1.7% of London's population.

vs UK total: Middlesbrough's 2 Thai businesses are part of 1,241 across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

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

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Browse Restaurants in Middlesbrough

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Thai 2 Go TS2
Takeaway ★★★★
Jenjira Thai-Bites TS3
Takeaway ★★★

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Middlesbrough?

There are 2 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Middlesbrough — 0 dine-in restaurants and 2 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Middlesbrough?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Middlesbrough include Thai 2 Go, Jenjira Thai-Bites, all holding 4/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Middlesbrough?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 2 Thai businesses in Middlesbrough is 3.5/5 stars.

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