Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Hillingdon?
Quick answer
Hillingdon scores 62 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 19 Turkish restaurants against limited local search data, which works out to roughly 13,905 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: Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon compares in London
Hillingdon ranks 16 of 33 councils in London by demand score, and 19 of 33 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | 62 | Balanced | 19 | — |
| Redbridge | 63 | Balanced | 34 | 2,540 |
| Haringey | 62 | Balanced | 61 | 3,650 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 62 | Balanced | 14 | — |
| Waltham Forest | 62 | Balanced | 34 | 2,290 |
Where the gap is
- Hillingdon doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.3 stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 19 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 19 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Hillingdon, 44% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 11% 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 Hillingdon sit in HA4, UB7 and UB3 — 4 in HA4, 3 in UB7, 3 in UB3.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Good Cod | UB10 9PG | 5 |
| Kemps Grill (Northwood) | HA6 1NU | 5 |
| Reis Restuarant | HA4 8JB | 5 |
| Yaprak Eastcote | HA5 1RF | 5 |
| Istanbul Grill, Fish and Chips | UB7 0DE | 4 |
| Izgara Restaurant | HA6 2PX | 4 |
| Greek Caretta | UB8 1JX | 3 |
| Istanbul Turkish Grill | HA4 9BH | 3 |
and 11 more See every Turkish restaurant in Hillingdon
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Hillingdon with a mid-range fit-out, using our London cost assumptions, comes to roughly £215,652 – £419,166 up front. The two largest lines are fit-out & build (£121,500 – £202,500) and kitchen equipment (£20,847 – £76,060).
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Frequently asked questions
- How many Turkish restaurants are in Hillingdon?
- Hillingdon currently has 19 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Hillingdon?
- Local search volume data is limited for Hillingdon, but its demand score is 62/100 based on the other components.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Hillingdon?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £215,652 – £419,166 to open in Hillingdon, based on our cost model.
- How does Hillingdon compare to the rest of London?
- Hillingdon scores 62/100 and ranks 16 of 33 in London. The region's top-scoring council is Kensington and Chelsea, at 90/100.
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