5 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★☆☆ average hygiene rating · 0.4% of UK total
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Derby has 5 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 260,000. That's 1.9 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — in line with the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market is moderately competitive — healthy balance of supply and demand.
80% of Thai food businesses in Derby are dine-in restaurants (4), while 20% 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: Derby has 2.0% of London's 277 Thai businesses, with 3.0% of London's population.
vs UK total: Derby's 5 Thai businesses are part of 1,245 across the UK.
If you're considering opening a Thai restaurant in Derby, the data suggests this is a balanced market — differentiation will be key. Use our operating costs guide to model the numbers, and check the full city comparison to see how Derby stacks up against other cities.
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Thai restaurants in Derby cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 5 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Derby — 4 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Derby include Finale Thai Tapas and Dining, Pin Thai Catering, Good Thai Restaurant, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 5 Thai businesses in Derby is 3.6/5 stars.
There are 4 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Derby, which means 80% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
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