Should you open a Turkish restaurant in North Devon?
North Devon scores 48 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 4 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 903 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 14,087 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: North 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 North Devon compares in South West
North Devon ranks 18 of 26 councils in South West by demand score, and 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Devon | 48 | Balanced | 4 | 903 |
| Mid Devon | 49 | Balanced | 2 | 758 |
| Torbay | 48 | Balanced | 8 | 960 |
| Torridge | 47 | Balanced | 1 | 624 |
| West Devon | 47 | Balanced | 0 | 523 |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in North Devon average a 3.8-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 5 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in North Devon, 33% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 33% are rated 2 or below, with 1 still awaiting inspection — a new entrant that runs a clean, well-documented kitchen would stand out quickly.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in North Devon sit in EX32, EX31 and EX36 — 2 in EX32, 2 in EX31, 1 in EX36.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Marmaris Kebab And Pizza | EX32 7BX | 5 |
| 02 | New Anatolia | EX31 1SY | 3 |
| 03 | Golden Horn | EX31 1HR | 2 |
| 04 | Istanbul Grill & Pizza | EX36 3BU | AwaitingInspection |
| 05 | Barnstaple BBQ Kebabs & Pizzeria House | EX32 9BG | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in North 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 North Devon?
- North Devon currently has 4 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in North Devon?
- Yes — an estimated 903 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in North Devon, giving it a demand score of 48/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in North Devon?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in North Devon, based on our cost model.
- How does North Devon compare to the rest of South West?
- North Devon scores 48/100 and ranks 18 of 26 in South West. The region's top-scoring council is Bristol, City of, at 89/100.
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