Should you open a Turkish restaurant in North Somerset?
North Somerset scores 50 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 6 Turkish restaurants against limited local search data, which works out to roughly 24,081 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is residents 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 Somerset 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 Somerset compares in South West
North Somerset ranks 15 of 26 councils in South West by demand score, and 11 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 Somerset | 50 | Balanced | 6 | — |
| Swindon | 50 | Balanced | 12 | 1,010 |
| Mid Devon | 49 | Balanced | 2 | 758 |
| Torbay | 48 | Balanced | 8 | 960 |
| North Devon | 48 | Balanced | 4 | 903 |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in North Somerset average a 4.2-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 7 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in North Somerset, 50% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 0% 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 North Somerset sit in BS23, BS22 and BS20 — 5 in BS23, 1 in BS22, 1 in BS20.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Delights Pizza and Kebab House | BS23 3DE | 5 |
| 02 | Family Kebab House | BS20 0EJ | 5 |
| 03 | Real Turkish Doner | BS23 1QQ | 5 |
| 04 | King Kebab | BS22 6HD | 4 |
| 05 | Shish Mezze Charcoal | BS23 1TD | 4 |
| 06 | Sultan's Kebab | BS23 1QS | 3 |
| 07 | Top Taste Express | BS23 1LN | AwaitingInspection |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in North Somerset 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 Somerset?
- North Somerset currently has 6 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in North Somerset?
- Local search volume data is limited for North Somerset, but its demand score is 50/100 based on the other components.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in North Somerset?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in North Somerset, based on our cost model.
- How does North Somerset compare to the rest of South West?
- North Somerset scores 50/100 and ranks 15 of 26 in South West. The region's top-scoring council is Bristol, City of, at 89/100.
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