Should you open a Turkish restaurant in York?
York scores 63 out of 100 on our demand index — possible, but competitive. The council currently has 8 Turkish restaurants against an estimated 1,080 monthly searches for Turkish food, which works out to roughly 18,438 residents for every Turkish restaurant already trading here. The single biggest factor behind that number is review volume 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: York 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 York compares in Yorkshire and Humberside
York ranks 5 of 13 councils in Yorkshire and Humberside by demand score, and 8 of 13 by number of Turkish restaurants. The table below shows its four nearest neighbours by score.
| Council | Demand score | Verdict | Turkish restaurants | Monthly searches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 63 | Balanced | 8 | 1,080 |
| Sheffield | 71 | Underserved | 26 | 2,650 |
| Kirklees | 65 | Balanced | 12 | 1,560 |
| Bradford | 62 | Balanced | 9 | 890 |
| North Lincolnshire | 55 | Balanced | 4 | — |
Where the gap is
- Turkish restaurants already trading in York average a 4.1-star Google 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 9 Turkish food businesses we hold hygiene data for in York, 33% are rated 5 (the top FSA score) and 44% 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 York sit in YO1, YO10 and YO24 — 3 in YO1, 3 in YO10, 2 in YO24.
Restaurants already here
| # | Name | Postcode | Hygiene rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Acomb Kebab House | YO24 3BZ | 5 |
| 02 | Kapadokya | YO1 6LP | 5 |
| 03 | Three Chef’s | YO31 7EA | 5 |
| 04 | Backstreet Burgers | YO10 3JW | 4 |
| 05 | Tigers Kebab House | YO24 2RQ | 3 |
| 06 | Dominic Pizza | YO10 3BP | 2 |
| 07 | Istanbul Grill | YO10 4BB | 2 |
| 08 | Yakamoz | YO1 7LS | 2 |
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What it would cost here
Fitting out a 100 m² Turkish restaurant in York 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 York?
- York currently has 8 Turkish restaurants.
- Is there demand for a Turkish restaurant in York?
- Yes — an estimated 1,080 monthly searches relate to Turkish food in York, giving it a demand score of 63/100.
- What would it cost to open a Turkish restaurant in York?
- A 100 m² restaurant with a mid-range fit-out costs roughly £174,402 – £348,546 to open in York, based on our cost model.
- How does York compare to the rest of Yorkshire and Humberside?
- York scores 63/100 and ranks 5 of 13 in Yorkshire and Humberside. The region's top-scoring council is Leeds, at 82/100.
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