Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Ceredigion?
Quick answer
Ceredigion scores 21 out of 100 on our demand index — a tough market right now. The council currently has 2 Turkish restaurants against limited local search data, which works out to roughly 14,297 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: Ceredigion looks a tough market right now 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 Ceredigion compares in Wales
Ceredigion ranks 22 of 22 councils in Wales by demand score, and 18 of 22 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceredigion | 21 | Saturated | 2 | — |
| Powys | 29 | Saturated | 7 | 510 |
| Torfaen | 22 | Saturated | 3 | — |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 22 | Saturated | 2 | 280 |
| Newport | 21 | Saturated | 12 | 230 |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in Ceredigion average a 3.4-star 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 2 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Ceredigion, 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 Ceredigion sit in SY23 and SA43 — 1 in SY23, 1 in SA43.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab | SY23 2AQ | — |
| Turkish grill | SA43 2RL | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Ceredigion 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 Ceredigion?
- Ceredigion currently has 2 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Ceredigion?
- Local search volume data is limited for Ceredigion, but its demand score is 21/100 based on the other components.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Ceredigion?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Ceredigion, based on our cost model.
- How does Ceredigion compare to the rest of Wales?
- Ceredigion scores 21/100 and ranks 22 of 22 in Wales. The region's top-scoring council is Swansea, at 87/100.
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