Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Monmouthshire?
Monmouthshire scores 34 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 18,592 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: Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire compares in Wales
Monmouthshire ranks 17 of 22 councils in Wales by demand score, and 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouthshire | 34 | Saturated | 2 | — |
| Gwynedd | 38 | Saturated | 5 | — |
| Caerphilly | 36 | Saturated | 4 | 340 |
| Blaenau Gwent | 35 | Saturated | 3 | 520 |
| Powys | 29 | Saturated | 7 | 510 |
Where the gap is
- Monmouthshire doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.4 Google 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 Monmouthshire, 50% 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 Monmouthshire sit in NP7 and NP16 — 1 in NP7, 1 in NP16.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mezze Me | NP7 5AH | 5 |
| 02 | Efes BBQ Kebab | NP16 5JN | 4 |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Monmouthshire 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 Monmouthshire?
- Monmouthshire currently has 2 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Monmouthshire?
- Local search volume data is limited for Monmouthshire, but its demand score is 34/100 based on the other components.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Monmouthshire?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Monmouthshire, based on our cost model.
- How does Monmouthshire compare to the rest of Wales?
- Monmouthshire scores 34/100 and ranks 17 of 22 in Wales. The region's top-scoring council is Swansea, at 87/100.
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