Thai Restaurants in
Oldham — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 3 (1 dine-in, 2 takeaway)
Population: 243,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★ 4.3/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.4% of \g<1>1275\g<2>
Market: Underserved — opportunity

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

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Oldham has 1.5% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 2.71% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Oldham \g<1>1275\g<2>.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
3
Total Thai Businesses
1
Dine-in Restaurants
2
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Oldham has **6 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **243,000**. That's **2.5 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
2.5/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-2.6)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★☆
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.1)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

50% of Thai food businesses in Oldham are dine-in restaurants (3), while 50% are takeaways (3).

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

How Oldham Compares

**vs London:** Oldham has 1.5% of London's 278 Thai businesses, with 2.8% of London's population.

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

What This Means for Operators

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

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Browse Restaurants in Oldham

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Asia Thai Corner Failsworth • M35
Takeaway ★★★★★
Jing Thai Royton • OL2
Restaurant ★★★★★
Lana Thai Springhead • OL4
Takeaway ★★★★

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Market Snapshot

There are 3 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Oldham. Average hygiene rating: ★4.7/5. 1 dine-in, 2 takeaway.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Oldham?

There are 3 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Oldham — 1 dine-in restaurant and 2 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Oldham?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Oldham include Asia Thai Corner, Jing Thai, Lana Thai, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Oldham?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 3 Thai businesses in Oldham is 4.7/5 stars.

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

There are 1 dine-in restaurant and 2 takeaways in Oldham, which means 33% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.

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