Should you open a Turkish restaurant in Torfaen?
Quick answer
Torfaen scores 22 out of 100 on our demand index — a tough market right now. The council currently has 3 Turkish restaurants against limited local search data, which works out to roughly 15,379 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: Torfaen 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.
Read next: How to Open a Turkish Restaurant in the UK in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
How this score breaks down
How Torfaen compares in Wales
Torfaen ranks 19 of 22 councils in Wales by demand score, and 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torfaen | 22 | Saturated | 3 | — |
| Powys | 29 | Saturated | 7 | 510 |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 22 | Saturated | 2 | 280 |
| Newport | 21 | Saturated | 12 | 230 |
| Ceredigion | 21 | Saturated | 2 | — |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in Torfaen average a 4.1-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 3 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in Torfaen, 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 Torfaen sit in NP44 and NP4 — 2 in NP44, 1 in NP4.
Restaurants already here
| Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebabs & Pizza House | NP4 5HY | — |
| Kebab King | NP44 3LR | — |
| SALVI CAFE & BBQ | NP44 1DY | — |
What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in Torfaen 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 Torfaen?
- Torfaen currently has 3 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in Torfaen?
- Local search volume data is limited for Torfaen, but its demand score is 22/100 based on the other components.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in Torfaen?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in Torfaen, based on our cost model.
- How does Torfaen compare to the rest of Wales?
- Torfaen scores 22/100 and ranks 19 of 22 in Wales. The region's top-scoring council is Swansea, at 87/100.
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