Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Newcastle upon Tyne scores 80 out of 100 on our demand index — likely worth exploring. The council currently has 16 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 3,380 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 15,796 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is overall market size, 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: Newcastle upon Tyne looks likely worth exploring 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 Newcastle upon Tyne compares in North East
Newcastle upon Tyne ranks 2 of 12 councils in North East by demand score, and 1 of 12 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 80 | Underserved | 16 | 3,380 |
| County Durham | 84 | Underserved | 5 | — |
| Northumberland | 68 | Balanced | 5 | 1,060 |
| Middlesbrough | 58 | Balanced | 1 | 530 |
| North Tyneside | 46 | Balanced | 5 | 390 |
Where the gap is
- Newcastle upon Tyne doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.3 Google stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 16 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 17 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Newcastle upon Tyne, 40% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 30% are rated 2 or below, with 2 still awaiting inspection — a new entrant that runs a clean, well-documented kitchen would stand out quickly.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne sit in NE4, NE1 and NE5 — 8 in NE4, 3 in NE1, 2 in NE5.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Afghan Grill House | NE4 5LH | 5 |
| 02 | Chapel Chippy | NE5 1DT | 5 |
| 03 | Little Istanbul | NE4 9QA | 5 |
| 04 | Pizza Mozzarella | NE15 7HQ | 5 |
| 05 | Saray Turkish Restaurant Ltd | NE2 2AL | 4 |
| 06 | Mister America Pizza | NE4 9RX | 3 |
| 07 | Rose Restaurant | NE4 6UH | 3 |
| 08 | Mighty Bite | NE1 1SQ | 2 |
and 9 more See every Turkish restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne →
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne with a mid-range fit-out, using our big-city cost assumptions, comes to roughly £186,282 – £369,006 up front. The two largest lines are fit-out & build (£99,000 – £165,000) and kitchen equipment (£20,847 – £76,060).
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Frequently asked questions
- How many Turkish restaurants are in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- Newcastle upon Tyne currently has 16 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- Yes — an estimated 3,380 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Newcastle upon Tyne, giving it a demand score of 80/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £186,282 – £369,006 to open in Newcastle upon Tyne, based on our cost model.
- How does Newcastle upon Tyne compare to the rest of North East?
- Newcastle upon Tyne scores 80/100 and ranks 2 of 12 in North East. The region's top-scoring council is County Durham, at 84/100.
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