Should you open a Turkish restaurant in West Northamptonshire?
West Northamptonshire scores 68 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 18 Turkish restaurants against limited local search data, which works out to roughly 20,273 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is review volume 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: West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire compares in East Midlands
West Northamptonshire ranks 3 of 35 councils in East Midlands by demand score, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Northamptonshire | 68 | Balanced | 18 | — |
| Nottingham | 74 | Underserved | 14 | 1,720 |
| West Lindsey | 69 | Balanced | 0 | 1,250 |
| East Lindsey | 66 | Balanced | 4 | 1,250 |
| Erewash | 63 | Balanced | 0 | 635 |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in West Northamptonshire average a 4.1-star Google rating, below the 4.3-star average across England and Wales — there looks to be room for a higher-quality newcomer here.
The hygiene picture
Of the 19 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in West Northamptonshire, 53% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 0% are rated 2 or below, with 1 still awaiting inspection — hygiene standards locally are mixed, leaving room to differentiate on cleanliness.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in West Northamptonshire sit in NN1, NN11 and NN3 — 8 in NN1, 3 in NN11, 3 in NN3.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Alaturka Doner | NN11 4DR | 5 |
| 02 | Bella Pizza | NN6 7RD | 5 |
| 03 | Daventry Kebab & Burger House | NN11 4DR | 5 |
| 04 | Flames Pizzeria & Grill | MK19 6HT | 5 |
| 05 | Istanbul Chef | NN1 4EB | 5 |
| 06 | St Crispins Fish Bar | NN5 4XB | 5 |
| 07 | Tuck In | NN1 4DX | 5 |
| 08 | Zeugma Kitchen | NN13 7DP | 5 |
and 11 more See every Turkish restaurant in West Northamptonshire →
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in West Northamptonshire 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 West Northamptonshire?
- West Northamptonshire currently has 18 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in West Northamptonshire?
- Local search volume data is limited for West Northamptonshire, but its demand score is 68/100 based on the other components.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in West Northamptonshire?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in West Northamptonshire, based on our cost model.
- How does West Northamptonshire compare to the rest of East Midlands?
- West Northamptonshire scores 68/100 and ranks 3 of 35 in East Midlands. The region's top-scoring council is Nottingham, at 74/100.
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