Thai Restaurants in
Oldham — 2026

3 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.2% of UK total

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Data updated: 2026-10-26

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Jing Thai Royton • OL2
Restaurant ★★★★★
Thai Kitchen Parliament Square • OL1
Takeaway ★★★★★
Asia Thai Corner Failsworth • M35
Takeaway ★★★★

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3
Total Thai Businesses
1
Dine-in Restaurants
2
Takeaways
★★★★★
Avg Hygiene Rating

Market Snapshot

Thai businesses: 3 (1 dine-in, 2 takeaway)
Population: 243,000
Avg Hygiene Rating: ★★★★★ 4.7/5 (FSA data)
UK Share: 0.2% of 1,245 restaurants & takeaways
Market: Underserved — opportunity

Market Position Low competition

Market Overview

Oldham has 3 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 243,000. That's 1.2 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
1.2/100k
UK avg: 2.1/100k (-0.9)
Hygiene Rating
★4.7
UK avg: ★4.4 (+0.3)

Dine-in vs Takeaway Split

33% of Thai food businesses in Oldham are dine-in restaurants (1), while 67% are takeaways (2).

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 277 Thai businesses, with 2.8% of London's population.

vs UK total: Oldham's 3 Thai businesses are part of 1,245 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Thai restaurants are in Oldham?

There are 3 FSA-listed 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 Jing Thai, Thai Kitchen, Asia Thai Corner, 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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