Should you open a Turkish restaurant in South Cambridgeshire?
Quick answer
South Cambridgeshire scores 77 out of 100 on our demand index — likely worth exploring. The council currently has 4 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 1,922 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 23,160 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: South Cambridgeshire looks likely worth exploring 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 South Cambridgeshire compares in East Counties
South Cambridgeshire ranks 3 of 45 councils in East Counties by demand score, and 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Cambridgeshire | 77 | Underserved | 4 | 1,922 |
| Dacorum | 80 | Underserved | 5 | 1,475 |
| Norwich | 78 | Underserved | 8 | 2,320 |
| Peterborough | 77 | Underserved | 10 | 2,180 |
| Welwyn Hatfield | 71 | Underserved | 5 | 1,140 |
Where the gap is
- South Cambridgeshire doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.8 stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 4 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 4 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in South 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 South Cambridgeshire sit in CB4, CB22 and CB24 — 1 in CB4, 1 in CB22, 1 in CB24.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Balaban Kebab Van | CB22 3GB | — |
| Lion kebab burger | CB4 2GW | — |
| Rainbow Kitchen | CB23 3AA | — |
| Rumbles Fish Bar | CB24 8RZ | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in South 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 South Cambridgeshire?
- South Cambridgeshire currently has 4 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in South Cambridgeshire?
- Yes — an estimated 1,922 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in South Cambridgeshire, giving it a demand score of 77/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in South Cambridgeshire?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in South Cambridgeshire, based on our cost model.
- How does South Cambridgeshire compare to the rest of East Counties?
- South Cambridgeshire scores 77/100 and ranks 3 of 45 in East Counties. The region's top-scoring council is Dacorum, at 80/100.
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