Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Pembrokeshire?
Pembrokeshire scores 56 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 3 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 870 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 20,561 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: Pembrokeshire 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 Pembrokeshire compares in Wales
Pembrokeshire ranks 6 of 22 councils in Wales by demand score, and 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembrokeshire | 56 | Balanced | 3 | 870 |
| Neath Port Talbot | 60 | Balanced | 1 | — |
| Carmarthenshire | 60 | Balanced | 0 | — |
| Bridgend | 59 | Balanced | 1 | 650 |
| Denbighshire | 50 | Balanced | 2 | — |
Where the gap is
- Pembrokeshire doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.6 Google stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 3 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 4 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Pembrokeshire, 33% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 33% are rated 2 or below, with 0 still awaiting inspection — a new entrant that runs a clean, well-documented kitchen would stand out quickly.
Where they cluster: Most Turkish restaurants in Pembrokeshire sit in SA62, SA73 and SA70 — 1 in SA62, 1 in SA73, 1 in SA70.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Turkish Kitchen | SA61 1BG | 5 |
| 02 | Haven Kebab House | SA73 2AE | 4 |
| 03 | Bulls | SA70 7AS | 2 |
| 04 | Pizza House Johnston | SA62 3PS | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Pembrokeshire 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 Pembrokeshire?
- Pembrokeshire currently has 3 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Pembrokeshire?
- Yes — an estimated 870 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in Pembrokeshire, giving it a demand score of 56/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Pembrokeshire?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Pembrokeshire, based on our cost model.
- How does Pembrokeshire compare to the rest of Wales?
- Pembrokeshire scores 56/100 and ranks 6 of 22 in Wales. The region's top-scoring council is Swansea, at 87/100.
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