# Vivastreet.co.uk Scraper (`rainminer/vivastreet-co-uk-scraper`) Actor Scrape Vivastreet UK classified ads — cars, property, jobs, buy & sell. Export listings with price, location & images to JSON/CSV via Apify. - **URL**: https://apify.com/rainminer/vivastreet-co-uk-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [rainminer](https://apify.com/rainminer) (community) - **Categories:** E-commerce, Real estate, Jobs - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $0.99 / 1,000 listings This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows. 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. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ### What does Vivastreet.co.uk Scraper do? **Vivastreet.co.uk Scraper** extracts **classified ads** from [vivastreet.co.uk](https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/) — the UK's leading local classifieds site for used cars, property, jobs, buy & sell, services, and more. Paste a category or search URL (for example `https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/gb`) or a single listing URL and export structured ad data — **no coding required**. ### Why scrape vivastreet.co.uk? - **Market monitoring** — Track new classified ads by category, keyword, or UK region. - **Price research** — Compare asking prices for used cars, electronics, and property over time. - **Lead generation** — Collect for-sale ads, services, and seller details with location context. - **Apify platform** — Schedule runs, export JSON/CSV/Excel, monitor failures, rotate proxies, and integrate via API. ### What data can you extract from vivastreet.co.uk? | Field | Description | | --- | --- | | id | Unique numeric listing ID | | title | Ad headline | | url | Public listing URL | | description | Full ad description | | price | Numeric price when available | | priceText | Formatted price string (e.g. `£3,850`) | | currency | Currency code (GBP) | | location | Ad location / town | | category | Primary category (e.g. Cars) | | categoryPath | Full category and region breadcrumb | | postedAt | ISO date the ad was published | | postedDate | Display date shown on the listing | | lastUpdated | Date the ad was last updated | | viewCount | Listing view count when shown | | images | Listing image URLs | | thumbnailUrl | First image URL | | seller | Seller name, profile URL, ID, and member-since date | | keyAttributes | Extra listing attributes (Ad ID, dates, etc.) | | tags | Related category/location tags | | searchUrl | Source search URL for ads found via search | ### How to scrape vivastreet.co.uk 1. Open the Actor in Apify Console. 2. Add one or more **vivastreet.co.uk category, search, or listing URLs** under **Start URLs**. 3. Set **Maximum items** (listings per start URL). 4. Run the Actor and download results from the dataset tab. ### Input Vivastreet.co.uk Scraper accepts **Start URLs**, **maxItems** (per start URL), and optional **proxy configuration**. Click the **Input** tab in Apify Console for more information. Supported start URLs: - Category / search pages: `https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/{category}/gb` (e.g. `https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/gb`, `https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/buy-sell/gb`) - Filtered pages: `https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/{category}/gb/q/{keyword}` - Listing pages: `https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/{category}/{location}/{slug}/{listingId}` ### Output example You can download the dataset extracted by Vivastreet.co.uk Scraper in JSON, CSV, Excel, or HTML. ```json { "id": "347751094", "title": "Jaguar XJ6 SPORT V6 AUTOMATIC 2003 PRIVATE PLATE", "url": "https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/acaster-malbis-york/jaguar-xj6-sport-v6-automatic-2003-private-plate/347751094", "description": "jAGUAR XJ6 V6 Sport automatic. aluminium body model and very rare...", "price": 3850, "priceText": "£3,850", "currency": "GBP", "location": "Acaster Malbis", "category": "Cars", "categoryPath": "UK Vehicles > UK Cars for sale > Yorkshire and the Humber Cars for sale > York Cars for sale > Acaster Malbis - York Cars for sale", "postedAt": "2026-07-20T12:22:18+01:00", "postedDate": "20/07/2026", "lastUpdated": "22/07/2026", "viewCount": 21, "images": [ "https://eu.viva-images.com/vivastreet_gb/clad/347751094/large/afbcc11f-5594-41e6-875d-7d66e3527da5.jpeg" ], "thumbnailUrl": "https://eu.viva-images.com/vivastreet_gb/clad/347751094/large/afbcc11f-5594-41e6-875d-7d66e3527da5.jpeg", "seller": { "name": "Seniorcitizen", "profileUrl": "https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/profile/ind/50316135", "sellerId": "50316135", "memberSince": "12/04/2022" }, "keyAttributes": { "Ad ID": "347751094", "Last updated": "22/07/2026", "Member since": "12/04/2022" }, "tags": ["Jaguar", "Cars for sale Yorkshire and the Humber", "Cars for sale York"], "searchUrl": "https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/gb" } ```` ### How much does scraping vivastreet.co.uk cost? This Actor uses a lightweight HTTP crawler (no browser) and **no proxy by default**, keeping compute usage low. A typical test run with a few listings per URL usually finishes in under a minute on the Apify free tier. Larger runs scale linearly with the number of listings. ### FAQ **Is it legal to scrape vivastreet.co.uk?**\ Our scrapers collect only **public** listing content shown on vivastreet.co.uk. You are responsible for complying with applicable laws (including the GDPR) when processing any personal data contained in ads. Do not scrape personal data unless you have a legitimate reason to do so. **Which URLs are supported?**\ Public category/search pages (e.g. under `/cars/gb`) and individual listing pages ending with a numeric ad ID. **Can I limit the number of results?**\ Yes — use **maxItems** to cap the number of listings scraped per start URL. ### Image Credit Image credit: [vivastreet.co.uk](https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/) # Actor input Schema ## `startUrls` (type: `array`): vivastreet.co.uk category/search URLs (e.g. https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/gb) or individual listing URLs (e.g. https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/york/some-car/347751094). ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of listings to return per start URL. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Proxy settings. The scraper works without a proxy in most regions. ## Actor input object example ```json { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/gb" } ], "maxItems": 5, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `overview` (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 '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/gb" } ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("rainminer/vivastreet-co-uk-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 '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "startUrls": [{ "url": "https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/gb" }], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": False }, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("rainminer/vivastreet-co-uk-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "startUrls": [ { "url": "https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/gb" } ], "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } }' | apify call rainminer/vivastreet-co-uk-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=rainminer/vivastreet-co-uk-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Vivastreet.co.uk Scraper", "description": "Scrape Vivastreet UK classified ads — cars, property, jobs, buy & sell. Export listings with price, location & images to JSON/CSV via Apify.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "oUzuimLFuZzDuYGmw" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/rainminer~vivastreet-co-uk-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-rainminer-vivastreet-co-uk-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/rainminer~vivastreet-co-uk-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-rainminer-vivastreet-co-uk-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/rainminer~vivastreet-co-uk-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-rainminer-vivastreet-co-uk-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "startUrls" ], "properties": { "startUrls": { "title": "Start URLs", "type": "array", "description": "vivastreet.co.uk category/search URLs (e.g. https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/gb) or individual listing URLs (e.g. https://www.vivastreet.co.uk/cars/york/some-car/347751094).", "items": { "type": "object", "required": [ "url" ], "properties": { "url": { "type": "string", "title": "URL of a web page", "format": "uri" } } } }, "maxItems": { "title": "Maximum items", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 1000, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of listings to return per start URL.", "default": 5 }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Proxy settings. The scraper works without a proxy in most regions." } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```