Thai Restaurants in
Ipswich — 2026

📊 Market Snapshot

Population: 150,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 5.0/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.1% of all 1,594 UK Thai businesses
Market: Underserved — opportunity

🍜 Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA Hygiene
Kwan Thai RestaurantrestaurantIP1 1TJ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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

Data updated: 2026-06-04

Market Position Low competition Competition

  • vs London: Ipswich has 0.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 1.7% of London's 8.97M population.
  • vs UK Average: Ipswich accounts for 0.1% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses.
  • Competition Level: Low competition
1
Total Thai Business
1
Dine-in Restaurants
0
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Overview

Ipswich has **1 Thai food business** serving a population of approximately **150,000**. That's **0.7 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
0.7/100k
UK avg: 5.1/100k (-4.4)
Hygiene Rating
★★★★★
UK avg: ★★★★☆ (+0.8)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

All Thai food businesses in Ipswich 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 Ipswich Compares

**vs London:** Ipswich has 0.2% of London's 401 Thai businesses, with 1.7% of London's population.

**vs UK total:** Ipswich accounts for 0.1% of all 1,594 FSA-registered Thai businesses across the UK.

What This Means for Operators

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

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Market Snapshot

There is 1 FSA-registered Thai business in Ipswich. Average hygiene rating: ★5.0/5. 1 dine-in, 0 takeaway.

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Top Rated

NameTypePostcodeFSA
Kwan Thai RestaurantRestaurantIP1 1TJ★★★★★

Popular Dining Postcodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Ipswich?

There is 1 FSA-registered Thai business in Ipswich — 1 dine-in restaurant and 0 takeaways.

What is the top-rated Thai restaurant in Ipswich?

The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Ipswich include Kwan Thai Restaurant, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.

What is the average FSA hygiene rating in Ipswich?

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

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