Thai Restaurants in
Swindon — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 1 (1 dine-in, 0 takeaway)
Population: 236,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★ 3.0/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.1% of 1,241 restaurants & takeaways
Market: Competitive

1 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.1% of UK total

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Data updated: 2026-10-15

Market Position High competition

  • • vs London: Swindon has 3.0% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 2.6% of London's 8.97M population.
  • • vs UK Average: Swindon has 1 Thai business — the UK average is 5 per city.
  • • Competition Level: High competition
1
Total Thai Businesses
1
Dine-in Restaurants
0
Takeaways
★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Swindon has 1 Thai food business serving a population of approximately 236,000. That's 0.4 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — below the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market is competitive — above-average density of Thai food businesses.

Per-Capita Density
0.4/100k
UK avg: 2.1/100k (-1.7)
Hygiene Rating
★3.0
UK avg: ★4.4 (-1.4)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

92% of Thai food businesses in Swindon are dine-in restaurants (11), while 8% are takeaways (1).

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

How Swindon Compares

vs London: Swindon has 3.0% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 2.7% of London's population.

vs UK total: Swindon's 1 Thai business is part of 1,241 across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Swindon, the data suggests this is a competitive market — a strong unique selling proposition is essential. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Swindon stacks up against other cities.

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Smile Thai Cafe & Takeaway SN1
Restaurant ★★★

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Chain Presence

Major Thai chains in Swindon: Giggling Squid.

The remaining 11 businesses are independent.

View the complete UK Thai chain directory — location counts, city presence, and hygiene profiles for 12 major chains.

Popular Dining Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Swindon?

There is 1 FSA-listed Thai business in Swindon — 1 dine-in restaurant and 0 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Swindon?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Swindon include Smile Thai Cafe & Takeaway, all holding 3/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Swindon?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 1 Thai business in Swindon is 3.0/5 stars.

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