Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Newark and Sherwood?
Quick answer
Newark and Sherwood scores 44 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 2 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 508 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 24,592 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is residents 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: Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood compares in East Midlands
Newark and Sherwood ranks 18 of 35 councils in East Midlands by demand score, and 23 of 35 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark and Sherwood | 44 | Balanced | 2 | 508 |
| Lincoln | 47 | Balanced | 4 | 710 |
| North West Leicestershire | 46 | Balanced | 2 | 470 |
| Amber Valley | 45 | Balanced | 3 | 580 |
| Broxtowe | 43 | Balanced | 3 | 459 |
Where the gap is
- Newark and Sherwood doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.4 stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 2 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 2 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Newark and Sherwood, 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 Newark and Sherwood sit in NG24 and NG21 — 1 in NG24, 1 in NG21.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo's Pizza | NG21 9AA | — |
| Kingz Karahi | NG24 1AZ | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Newark and Sherwood 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 Newark and Sherwood?
- Newark and Sherwood currently has 2 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Newark and Sherwood?
- Yes — an estimated 508 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Newark and Sherwood, giving it a demand score of 44/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Newark and Sherwood?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Newark and Sherwood, based on our cost model.
- How does Newark and Sherwood compare to the rest of East Midlands?
- Newark and Sherwood scores 44/100 and ranks 18 of 35 in East Midlands. The region's top-scoring council is Nottingham, at 74/100.
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