Should you open a Turkish restaurant in South Gloucestershire?
South Gloucestershire scores 54 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 9 Turkish restaurants against limited local search data, which works out to roughly 24,202 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: South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire compares in South West
South Gloucestershire ranks 13 of 26 councils in South West by demand score, and 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Gloucestershire | 54 | Balanced | 9 | — |
| Exeter | 54 | Balanced | 4 | 710 |
| Gloucester | 54 | Balanced | 4 | 700 |
| Swindon | 50 | Balanced | 12 | 1,010 |
| North Somerset | 50 | Balanced | 6 | — |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in South Gloucestershire 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 10 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in South Gloucestershire, 67% 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 South Gloucestershire sit in BS37, BS34 and BS15 — 2 in BS37, 2 in BS34, 2 in BS15.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Charcoal Grill LTD | BS15 3DS | 5 |
| 02 | Istanbul Kebabs | BS34 5PG | 5 |
| 03 | Kebab Station | BS15 4XX | 5 |
| 04 | Ozzys Kebab And Pizza | BS37 4NG | 5 |
| 05 | Grillet | BS7 0QG | 4 |
| 06 | Winterbourne Grill | BS36 1HS | 3 |
| 07 | Favourite Grill | BS7 0SF | AwaitingInspection |
| 08 | Memo's Kebab Van | BS37 8YS | — |
and 2 more See every Turkish restaurant in South Gloucestershire →
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire?
- South Gloucestershire currently has 9 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in South Gloucestershire?
- Local search volume data is limited for South Gloucestershire, but its demand score is 54/100 based on the other components.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in South Gloucestershire?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in South Gloucestershire, based on our cost model.
- How does South Gloucestershire compare to the rest of South West?
- South Gloucestershire scores 54/100 and ranks 13 of 26 in South West. The region's top-scoring council is Bristol, City of, at 89/100.
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