Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Warrington?
Warrington scores 54 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 8 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 730 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 19,179 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: Warrington 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 Warrington compares in North West
Warrington ranks 11 of 32 councils in North West by demand score, and 10 of 32 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington | 54 | Balanced | 8 | 730 |
| Pendle | 53 | Balanced | 0 | 520 |
| Oldham | 53 | Balanced | 3 | 510 |
| Wyre | 50 | Balanced | 2 | 608 |
| West Lancashire | 48 | Balanced | 3 | 638 |
Where the gap is
- Warrington doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.8 Google stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 8 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 10 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Warrington, 14% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 14% are rated 2 or below, with 1 still awaiting inspection — hygiene standards locally are mixed, leaving room to differentiate on cleanliness.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in Warrington sit in WA1, WA3 and WA5 — 3 in WA1, 3 in WA3, 2 in WA5.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A La Turka | WA4 2AG | 5 |
| 02 | Cappadocia | WA1 2BP | 4 |
| 03 | Elmas | WA13 0JB | 4 |
| 04 | Layla Lebanese Restaurant | WA3 5SJ | 3 |
| 05 | Rokka Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine | WA3 5SW | 3 |
| 06 | The Cottage Express | WA5 2EY | 3 |
| 07 | Turkish Delight | WA1 2BP | AwaitingInspection |
| 08 | Slemani Restaurant | WA5 1LZ | 1 |
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What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Warrington 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).
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Frequently asked questions
- How many Turkish restaurants are in Warrington?
- Warrington currently has 8 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Warrington?
- Yes — an estimated 730 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Warrington, giving it a demand score of 54/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Warrington?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Warrington, based on our cost model.
- How does Warrington compare to the rest of North West?
- Warrington scores 54/100 and ranks 11 of 32 in North West. The region's top-scoring council is Salford, at 86/100.
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