Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Rhondda Cynon Taff?
Rhondda Cynon Taff scores 40 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 19,804 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: Rhondda Cynon Taff 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 Rhondda Cynon Taff compares in Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taff ranks 12 of 22 councils in Wales by demand score, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhondda Cynon Taff | 40 | Balanced | 9 | — |
| Vale of Glamorgan | 44 | Balanced | 5 | 590 |
| Conwy | 44 | Balanced | 2 | 440 |
| Isle of Anglesey | 39 | Saturated | 1 | 400 |
| Gwynedd | 38 | Saturated | 5 | — |
Where the gap is
- Rhondda Cynon Taff doesn't show an obvious quality or saturation gap: its restaurants average 4.3 Google stars (close to the 4.3-star England & Wales average), and its 9 restaurants look broadly in line with local demand — a balanced market rather than an obvious opening.
The hygiene picture
Of the 11 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Rhondda Cynon Taff, 20% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 20% 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 Rhondda Cynon Taff sit in CF45, CF41 and CF37 — 3 in CF45, 2 in CF41, 2 in CF37.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mustaffas | CF45 3PG | 5 |
| 02 | Turkish Delight | CF44 7AP | 5 |
| 03 | Bodrum Pizza and Kebabs | CF72 9LJ | 4 |
| 04 | Top Tasty Kebab and Pizza House | CF45 3HB | 4 |
| 05 | Beddau Charcoal Grill | CF38 2AD | 3 |
| 06 | Kebab Delight | CF41 7ED | 3 |
| 07 | Phat Patties | CF37 1BE | 3 |
| 08 | Rhondda Pizza and Kebab | CF42 6BB | 3 |
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What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Rhondda Cynon Taff 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 Rhondda Cynon Taff?
- Rhondda Cynon Taff currently has 9 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Rhondda Cynon Taff?
- Local search volume data is limited for Rhondda Cynon Taff, but its demand score is 40/100 based on the other components.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Rhondda Cynon Taff?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Rhondda Cynon Taff, based on our cost model.
- How does Rhondda Cynon Taff compare to the rest of Wales?
- Rhondda Cynon Taff scores 40/100 and ranks 12 of 22 in Wales. The region's top-scoring council is Swansea, at 87/100.
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