Should you open a Turkish restaurant in North Yorkshire?
North Yorkshire scores 65 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 18 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 1,689 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 29,309 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: North Yorkshire looks possible, but competitive for someone weighing up whether to open a Turkish restaurant in the area, relative to every other council we track.
Read next: How to Open a Turkish Restaurant in the UK in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
How this score breaks down
How North Yorkshire compares in England
North Yorkshire ranks 3 of 6 councils in England by demand score, and 2 of 6 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 65 | Balanced | 18 | 1,689 |
| Somerset | 80 | Underserved | 14 | 3,105 |
| Westmorland and Furness | 65 | Balanced | 3 | 934 |
| Cumberland | 44 | Balanced | 5 | 399 |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 40 | Saturated | 9 | — |
Where the gap is
- North Yorkshire doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.6 Google stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 18 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 18 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in North Yorkshire, 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 North Yorkshire sit in HG1, YO11 and YO8 — 9 in HG1, 4 in YO11, 2 in YO8.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Askim’s Turkish Restaurant Scarborough | YO11 2ED | — |
| 02 | Azzaro Turkish Restaurant | YO11 1SH | — |
| 03 | Dino's Restaurant Bar & Grill | HG1 1SS | — |
| 04 | Döner Craftery | HG1 1UF | — |
| 05 | Dudes | YO8 4DS | — |
| 06 | Eastfield Pizza | YO11 3LJ | — |
| 07 | Efendy | BD23 1JZ | — |
| 08 | Efes Bar & Grill, Harrogate | HG1 2SA | — |
and 10 more See every Turkish restaurant in North Yorkshire →
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in North Yorkshire 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).
Open the full cost calculator for North Yorkshire →
Planning estimate only — see the cost calculator for the full breakdown and assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Turkish restaurants are in North Yorkshire?
- North Yorkshire currently has 18 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in North Yorkshire?
- Yes — an estimated 1,689 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in North Yorkshire, giving it a demand score of 65/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in North Yorkshire?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in North Yorkshire, based on our cost model.
- How does North Yorkshire compare to the rest of England?
- North Yorkshire scores 65/100 and ranks 3 of 6 in England. The region's top-scoring council is Somerset, at 80/100.
Thinking about opening here?
Tell us where, and we'll send you the local numbers — population, competition, and rent benchmarks.