| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA Hygiene |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai River | restaurant | DH1 4SL | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Thai Green @ Seaham Golf Club | restaurant | SR7 7RD | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Urban Chai | restaurant | DH1 4SG | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Aroy Thai | takeaway | DH7 9XB | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Zaap Durham | restaurant | DH1 4SL | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Chang Thai Restaurant | restaurant | DL14 7NJ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Nadon Thai Restaurant | restaurant | DH1 4PR | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
7 FSA-registered Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.4% of UK total
Durham has **7 Thai food businesses** serving a population of approximately **51,000**. That's **13.7 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents** — above the UK average of 5.1/100k. The market is **highly competitive — very high density, new entrants would need strong differentiation**.
86% of Thai food businesses in Durham are dine-in restaurants (6), while 14% 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.
**vs London:** Durham has 1.7% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 0.6% of London's population.
**vs UK total:** Durham accounts for 0.4% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Durham, the data suggests this is a highly competitive market — careful planning and strong differentiation are critical. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Durham stacks up against other cities.
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There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Durham. Average hygiene rating: ★4.7/5. 6 dine-in, 1 takeaway.
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| Name | Type | Postcode | FSA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroy Thai | Takeaway | DH7 9XB | ★★★★★ |
| Thai Green @ Seaham Golf Club | Restaurant | SR7 7RD | ★★★★★ |
| Thai River | Restaurant | DH1 4SL | ★★★★★ |
| Urban Chai | Restaurant | DH1 4SG | ★★★★★ |
| Zaap Durham | Restaurant | DH1 4SL | ★★★★★ |
| Chang Thai Restaurant | Restaurant | DL14 7NJ | ★★★★ |
| Nadon Thai Restaurant | Restaurant | DH1 4PR | ★★★★ |
Thai restaurants in Durham cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 7 FSA-registered Thai businesses in Durham — 6 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Durham include Aroy Thai, Thai Green @ Seaham Golf Club, Thai River, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 7 Thai businesses in Durham is 4.7/5 stars.
There are 6 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Durham, which means 86% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
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