Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Kingston upon Thames?
Kingston upon Thames scores 62 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 14 Turkish restaurants against limited local search data, which works out to roughly 9,886 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: Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames compares in London
Kingston upon Thames ranks 18 of 33 councils in London by demand score, and 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames | 62 | Balanced | 14 | — |
| Redbridge | 63 | Balanced | 34 | 2,540 |
| Hillingdon | 62 | Balanced | 19 | — |
| Haringey | 62 | Balanced | 61 | 3,650 |
| Waltham Forest | 62 | Balanced | 34 | 2,290 |
Where the gap is
- Kingston upon Thames doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.2 Google stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 14 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 15 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Kingston upon Thames, 50% 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 Kingston upon Thames sit in KT1, KT6 and KT2 — 7 in KT1, 4 in KT6, 2 in KT2.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 24.08.2024Ramos Turkish Restaurant | KT2 6QL | 5 |
| 02 | Alacati Turkish Restaurant | KT1 1HT | 5 |
| 03 | Cappadocia | KT1 1SW | 5 |
| 04 | Renas | KT6 5LX | 5 |
| 05 | Surbiton Charcoal Grill | KT6 5LR | 5 |
| 06 | Aroma | KT3 3PA | 4 |
| 07 | Best Kebab And Pizza | KT1 3NQ | 4 |
| 08 | SUFI'S | KT2 6PA | 4 |
and 7 more See every Turkish restaurant in Kingston upon Thames →
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Kingston upon Thames 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 Kingston upon Thames?
- Kingston upon Thames currently has 14 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Kingston upon Thames?
- Local search volume data is limited for Kingston upon Thames, but its demand score is 62/100 based on the other components.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Kingston upon Thames?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £215,652 – £419,166 to open in Kingston upon Thames, based on our cost model.
- How does Kingston upon Thames compare to the rest of London?
- Kingston upon Thames scores 62/100 and ranks 18 of 33 in London. The region's top-scoring council is Kensington and Chelsea, at 90/100.
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