Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Mid Devon?
Quick answer
Mid Devon scores 49 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 2 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 758 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 16,571 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is local search interest 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: Mid Devon 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 Mid Devon compares in South West
Mid Devon ranks 16 of 26 councils in South West by demand score, and 19 of 26 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Devon | 49 | Balanced | 2 | 758 |
| Swindon | 50 | Balanced | 12 | 1,010 |
| North Somerset | 50 | Balanced | 6 | — |
| Torbay | 48 | Balanced | 8 | 960 |
| North Devon | 48 | Balanced | 4 | 903 |
Where the gap is
- Mid Devon 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 2 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 2 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Mid Devon, 0% 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 Mid Devon sit in EX16 — 2 in EX16.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Bampton Kebab | EX16 9NG | — |
| Best Kebab Burger & Pizza Takeaway Tiverton | EX16 5DQ | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Mid Devon 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 Mid Devon?
- Mid Devon currently has 2 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Mid Devon?
- Yes — an estimated 758 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Mid Devon, giving it a demand score of 49/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Mid Devon?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Mid Devon, based on our cost model.
- How does Mid Devon compare to the rest of South West?
- Mid Devon scores 49/100 and ranks 16 of 26 in South West. The region's top-scoring council is Bristol, City of, at 89/100.
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