Should you open a Turkish restaurant in East Cambridgeshire?
Quick answer
East Cambridgeshire scores 54 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 6 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 1,041 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 9,751 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is local search interest per restaurant, which ranks higher here than in most other councils in England and Wales. That combination of supply, search interest and population is what the verdict above is based on: East Cambridgeshire looks possible, but competitive for someone weighing up whether to open a Turkish restaurant in the area, relative to every other council we track.
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How this score breaks down
How East Cambridgeshire compares in East Counties
East Cambridgeshire ranks 20 of 45 councils in East Counties by demand score, and 32 of 45 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cambridgeshire | 54 | Balanced | 6 | 1,041 |
| North Norfolk | 56 | Balanced | 2 | 821 |
| Breckland | 53 | Balanced | 7 | 1,127 |
| North Hertfordshire | 53 | Balanced | 10 | 1,267 |
| Hertsmere | 52 | Balanced | 12 | 1,025 |
Where the gap is
- East Cambridgeshire doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.2 stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 6 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 6 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in East Cambridgeshire, 0% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 0% are rated 2 or below, with 0 still awaiting inspection — hygiene standards locally are mixed, leaving room to differentiate on cleanliness.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in East Cambridgeshire sit in CB7 and CB6 — 5 in CB7, 1 in CB6.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Limora | CB7 4LN | 4 |
| Ely Turkish Restaurant | CB7 4AA | 3 |
| Ely Kebab House | CB7 4LZ | — |
| Ely King | CB7 4PN | — |
| Soham Kebab & Pizza House | CB7 5HQ | — |
| The Codfather Fish & Chips | CB6 1PJ | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in East Cambridgeshire with a mid-range fit-out, using our small-town cost assumptions, comes to roughly £174,402 – £348,546 up front. The two largest lines are fit-out & build (£90,000 – £150,000) and kitchen equipment (£20,847 – £76,060).
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Frequently asked questions
- How many Turkish restaurants are in East Cambridgeshire?
- East Cambridgeshire currently has 6 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in East Cambridgeshire?
- Yes — an estimated 1,041 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in East Cambridgeshire, giving it a demand score of 54/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in East Cambridgeshire?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in East Cambridgeshire, based on our cost model.
- How does East Cambridgeshire compare to the rest of East Counties?
- East Cambridgeshire scores 54/100 and ranks 20 of 45 in East Counties. The region's top-scoring council is Dacorum, at 80/100.
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