# Zoopla Scraper — UK Property Listings, Prices & Agents (`studio-amba/zoopla-scraper`) Actor

Catch a new Zoopla listing the moment it posts, filtered by UK location and for-sale or to-rent, instead of refreshing it by hand. Get prices, addresses, bedrooms, bathrooms, floor area, images, and estate agent details from the UK's second-largest property portal. No login or cookies required.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/studio-amba/zoopla-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Studio Amba](https://apify.com/studio-amba) (community)
- **Categories:** Real estate
- **Features:** Limited permissions
- **Stats:** 11 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 result scrapeds

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

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In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
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Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Zoopla Scraper

Catch a new [Zoopla](https://www.zoopla.co.uk) listing the moment it posts, filtered by UK location and **for-sale** or **to-rent**, instead of refreshing the site by hand. This actor pulls prices, addresses, bedrooms, bathrooms, floor area, images, and estate agent details from the UK's second-largest property portal. No login or cookies required.

### What does Zoopla Scraper do?

This Actor lets you **extract structured property data** from Zoopla search results at scale. Search by any UK location (city, town, postcode area) and listing type. Get clean JSON output with all the key fields you need for property analysis, market research, or lead generation.

Run it on the Apify platform for **scheduled scraping, API access, webhook integrations**, and automatic proxy rotation.

### Why use Zoopla Scraper?

- **Market research** — track property prices across UK regions over time
- **Lead generation** — find estate agents actively listing properties in target areas
- **Investment analysis** — compare asking prices, property sizes, and bedroom counts
- **Data journalism** — build datasets on housing affordability by location
- **Portfolio monitoring** — track new listings matching your investment criteria

### How to use Zoopla Scraper

1. Click **Try for free** to open the Actor in Apify Console
2. Enter a **location** (e.g., "london", "manchester", "bristol")
3. Choose a **listing type** (For Sale or To Rent)
4. Set the **maximum number of results** you need
5. Click **Start** and wait for results
6. Download your data as JSON, CSV, Excel, or connect via API

### Input

| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| `location` | String | No | UK location to search (default: "london") |
| `startUrls` | Array | No | Zoopla search URLs to scrape directly |
| `listingType` | String | No | `for-sale` (default) or `to-rent` |
| `maxResults` | Integer | No | Maximum listings to return (default: 100) |
| `proxyConfiguration` | Object | No | Proxy settings for reliable scraping |

### Output

Each result contains:

| Field | Type | Example |
|-------|------|---------|
| `title` | String | `"2 bed flat for sale"` |
| `price` | Number | `399950` |
| `currency` | String | `"GBP"` |
| `listingType` | String | `"sale"` |
| `propertyType` | String | `"flat"` |
| `address` | String | `"Marner Point, Bromley-By-Bow, London E3"` |
| `city` | String | `"London"` |
| `postalCode` | String | `"E3"` |
| `bedrooms` | Number | `2` |
| `bathrooms` | Number | `2` |
| `surface` | Number | `586` |
| `imageUrl` | String | Primary listing image URL |
| `imageUrls` | Array | All listing image URLs |
| `agencyName` | String | `"Savills"` |
| `url` | String | Full listing URL |
| `scrapedAt` | String | `"2026-04-06T12:00:00.000Z"` |

### Example output

```json
{
    "title": "2 bed flat for sale",
    "price": 399950,
    "currency": "GBP",
    "listingType": "sale",
    "propertyType": "flat",
    "address": "Marner Point, Jefferson Plaza, Bromley-By-Bow, London E3",
    "city": "London",
    "postalCode": "E3",
    "bedrooms": 2,
    "bathrooms": 2,
    "surface": 720,
    "imageUrl": "https://lid.zoocdn.com/u/480/360/example.jpg",
    "agencyName": "Savills",
    "url": "https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/72573752/",
    "scrapedAt": "2026-04-06T12:00:00.000Z"
}
```

You can download the dataset in various formats such as JSON, HTML, CSV, or Excel.

### How much does it cost to scrape Zoopla?

This Actor uses lightweight HTTP requests (no browser) making it very efficient. Approximate costs:

| Results | Estimated cost |
|---------|---------------|
| 100 | ~$0.01 |
| 1,000 | ~$0.05 |
| 10,000 | ~$0.30 |

Costs depend on proxy usage and Apify platform pricing.

### Tips for best results

- **Start with a small run** to verify the data matches your needs
- **Use specific locations** (e.g., "bristol" instead of all UK) for faster, targeted results
- **Schedule regular runs** to track new listings over time
- **Use the API** to integrate Zoopla data into your own applications or dashboards

### FAQ and support

**Is it legal to scrape Zoopla?**
This Actor extracts publicly available data from Zoopla.co.uk. Always ensure your use case complies with applicable laws and the website's terms of service.

**The Actor returned fewer results than expected**
Some searches may return fewer results due to Zoopla's own filtering. Try broadening your location or adjusting the listing type.

**I need help or have a feature request**
Open an issue in the [Issues tab](https://console.apify.com/actors/issues) or contact support. We also build custom scraping solutions on request.

### How to scrape Zoopla data

1. Go to this actor's page on the [Apify Store](https://apify.com/store).
2. Click **Try for free** to open it in Apify Console.
3. Configure your search query or URL, set the maximum number of results, and adjust proxy settings if needed.
4. Click **Start** and wait for the run to finish.
5. Download your data in JSON, CSV, Excel, or connect it to your workflow via API.

You can also schedule regular runs, set up webhooks for real-time notifications, or integrate the results directly into your application using the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api).

# Actor input Schema

## `location` (type: `string`):

Search for properties by location, e.g., 'london', 'manchester', 'birmingham', 'bristol'. Used to build the search URL.

## `startUrls` (type: `array`):

Zoopla search result URLs to scrape. Overrides location if provided.

## `listingType` (type: `string`):

Type of listing to search for.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Maximum number of listings to return.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Proxy settings for reliable scraping.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "location": "london",
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/property/london/"
  ],
  "listingType": "for-sale",
  "maxResults": 5,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "GB"
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `dataset` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "location": "london",
    "startUrls": [
        "https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/property/london/"
    ],
    "maxResults": 5,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": [
            "RESIDENTIAL"
        ],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "GB"
    }
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("studio-amba/zoopla-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "location": "london",
    "startUrls": ["https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/property/london/"],
    "maxResults": 5,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": True,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
        "apifyProxyCountry": "GB",
    },
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("studio-amba/zoopla-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "location": "london",
  "startUrls": [
    "https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/property/london/"
  ],
  "maxResults": 5,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL"
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "GB"
  }
}' |
apify call studio-amba/zoopla-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,studio-amba/zoopla-scraper"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/kwp5zC8JLktbnAvpB/builds/r1HP74nMnEvzWniKl/openapi.json