Thai Restaurants in
Telford — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Population: 160,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 5.0/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.1% of 1,241 restaurants & takeaways
Market: Underserved — opportunity

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

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Data updated: 2026-10-15

Market Position Low competition

  • • vs London: Telford has 0.2% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 1.8% of London's 8.97M population.
  • • vs UK Average: Telford has 1 Thai business — the UK average is 5 per city.
  • • Competition Level: Low competition
1
Total Thai Businesses
1
Dine-in Restaurants
0
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Telford has 1 Thai food business serving a population of approximately 160,000. That's 0.6 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
0.6/100k
UK avg: 2.1/100k (-1.5)
Hygiene Rating
★5.0
UK avg: ★4.4 (+0.6)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

All Thai food businesses in Telford are dine-in restaurants (1). There are no takeaway-only establishments.

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

How Telford Compares

vs London: Telford has 0.2% of London's 273 Thai businesses, with 1.8% of London's population.

vs UK total: Telford'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 Telford, 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 Telford stacks up against other cities.

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THAI KITCHEN Wellington • TF1
Restaurant ★★★★★

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Telford?

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

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Telford?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Telford include THAI KITCHEN, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Telford?

The average FSA hygiene rating across 1 Thai business in Telford is 5.0/5 stars.

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