Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Redbridge?
Redbridge scores 63 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 34 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 2,540 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 8,385 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: Redbridge 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 Redbridge compares in London
Redbridge ranks 15 of 33 councils in London by demand score, and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge | 63 | Balanced | 34 | 2,540 |
| Enfield | 63 | Balanced | 62 | 4,530 |
| Hillingdon | 62 | Balanced | 19 | — |
| Haringey | 62 | Balanced | 61 | 3,650 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 62 | Balanced | 14 | — |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in Redbridge 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 34 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Redbridge, 74% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 0% are rated 2 or below, with 1 still awaiting inspection — the local bar for hygiene is already high, so a new entrant would need to match it from day one.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in Redbridge sit in IG1, IG2 and RM6 — 7 in IG1, 6 in IG2, 4 in RM6.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 553 London | IG1 1TZ | 5 |
| 02 | Adana Cuisine | IG1 1UE | 5 |
| 03 | Best Wanstead Kebab House | E11 2RH | 5 |
| 04 | German Doner Kebab | RM6 4AL | 5 |
| 05 | Grill and Thrill | IG2 6JX | 5 |
| 06 | Harman | IG2 6HW | 5 |
| 07 | Mezze on the Green | IG8 0XA | 5 |
| 08 | Onur Kebab House | IG6 2AJ | 5 |
and 26 more See every Turkish restaurant in Redbridge →
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Redbridge 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 Redbridge?
- Redbridge currently has 34 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Redbridge?
- Yes — an estimated 2,540 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Redbridge, giving it a demand score of 63/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Redbridge?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £215,652 – £419,166 to open in Redbridge, based on our cost model.
- How does Redbridge compare to the rest of London?
- Redbridge scores 63/100 and ranks 15 of 33 in London. The region's top-scoring council is Kensington and Chelsea, at 90/100.
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