5 FSA-listed Thai businesses · ★★★★☆ average hygiene rating · 0.4% of UK total
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Durham has 5 Thai food businesses serving a population of approximately 51,000. That's 9.8 Thai businesses per 100,000 residents — above the UK average of 2.1/100k. The market is highly competitive — very high density, new entrants would need strong differentiation.
80% of Thai food businesses in Durham 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: Durham has 1.8% of London's 277 Thai businesses. Population data not available for ratio. Population data not available for ratio. Population data not available for ratio. Population data not available for ratio. Population data not available for ratio. Population data not available for ratio. Population data not available for ratio. Population data not available for ratio.6% of London's population.
vs UK total: Durham's 5 Thai businesses are part of 1,245 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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Thai restaurants in Durham cluster in these postcode areas:
There are 5 FSA-listed Thai businesses in Durham — 4 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway.
The highest-rated Thai restaurants in Durham include Aroy Thai, Thai Green @ Seaham Golf Club, Zaap Durham, all holding 5/5 FSA hygiene stars.
The average FSA hygiene rating across 5 Thai businesses in Durham is 4.6/5 stars.
There are 4 dine-in restaurants and 1 takeaway in Durham, which means 80% of Thai businesses offer dine-in service.
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