Rightmove.co.uk Property Search Scraper: Extract UK Real Estate Market Data at Scale

Why Rightmove Data Is Critical for UK Property Intelligence

Rightmove.co.uk dominates the UK property market as the nation's most visited property portal, listing over 1 million properties at any given time. The platform aggregates listings from thousands of estate agents, developers, and landlords across England, Scotland, and Wales, making it the definitive source for understanding UK property market dynamics.

The value of Rightmove data extends far beyond individual property searches. It provides real-time insights into pricing trends, inventory levels, geographic hotspots, and buyer preferences. For property investors, this data reveals undervalued areas, competitive pricing strategies, and emerging neighborhoods. Market researchers can track supply-demand dynamics, price movements, and regional variations. Estate agents gain competitive intelligence on local market conditions and competitor pricing.

Manually collecting this information from hundreds or thousands of listings is prohibitively time-consuming and prone to inconsistencies. The Rightmove Property Search Scraper automates this process, transforming weeks of manual data collection into structured, analysis-ready datasets delivered in minutes.

What This Scraper Extracts and Who It Serves

The Rightmove Property Search Scraper is designed to extract comprehensive information from property listing pages on Rightmove. It captures not just basic details like price and location, but also extensive metadata including property features, agent information, listing history, and engagement metrics that Rightmove tracks internally.

The scraper processes search result pages, extracting data for all properties displayed in those results. This includes properties for sale and rent across all property types—residential houses, flats, commercial properties, new developments, and auction listings. The tool respects Rightmove's data structure while organizing information into clean, structured formats ready for database import or analytical processing.

This scraper serves diverse professional audiences. Property investors use it to identify opportunities, track price changes, and analyze market trends across multiple regions. Estate agents monitor competitor listings, benchmark their properties, and identify pricing strategies. Proptech companies build applications requiring real-time property data feeds. Market researchers and financial analysts track housing market indicators, price indices, and regional performance. Property developers assess market demand, competitor offerings, and optimal pricing for new developments.

Understanding Input Configuration and URL Requirements

The scraper accepts Rightmove search result URLs as input. These are the URLs generated when you perform a search on Rightmove, containing parameters that define your search criteria—location, property type, price range, number of bedrooms, and radius.

Identifying Valid Input URLs:

Valid input URLs come from Rightmove search result pages, not individual property detail pages.

Key URL components can include filters:

• searchLocation: The area name (e.g., "Harrogate, North Yorkshire")
• locationIdentifier: Rightmove's internal code for the location (e.g., "REGION^598")
• radius: Search radius in miles from the location center
• minBedrooms/maxBedrooms: Bedroom count filters
• minPrice/maxPrice: Price range filters
• propertyTypes: Specific property types to include
• index: Pagination parameter (multiples of 24, indicating which page of results)

...

Input Configuration Example:

{
  "proxy": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "GB"
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20,
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "urls": [
    "https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/find.html?searchLocation=Harrogate%2C+North+Yorkshire&useLocationIdentifier=true&locationIdentifier=REGION%5E598&radius=20.0&_includeSSTC=on&index=0&sortType=2&channel=BUY&transactionType=BUY"
  ]
}

Example Screenshot:

Proxy Configuration Explained:

The proxy settings are critical for successful scraping. Using residential proxies (RESIDENTIAL) ensures your requests appear as normal user traffic rather than bot activity. Setting apifyProxyCountry to "GB" routes requests through UK IP addresses, which is important because Rightmove may serve different content or implement stricter bot detection for non-UK traffic.

Max Items Per URL: Controls how many models to scrape per search URL. Set this based on your needs—lower numbers for quick tests, higher numbers (100-500) for comprehensive data collection. Note that MakerWorld typically displays 20-50 models per page, so the scraper will handle pagination automatically.

Ignore URL Failures: When set to true, the scraper continues even if specific URLs encounter errors. Recommended for large scraping jobs where one failed URL shouldn't stop the entire process.

Multiple URL Strategy:

You can include multiple search URLs to scrape different locations, property types, or price ranges simultaneously. This is particularly useful for:

• Comparing multiple geographic markets
• Tracking both sales and rental markets
• Monitoring different property types separately
• Collecting paginated results (by varying the index parameter)

For pagination, note that Rightmove displays 24 properties per page. To scrape all results from a search with 100 properties, you'd need URLs with index=0, index=24, index=48, and index=72.

Comprehensive Output Data Fields and Their Significance

The scraper returns detailed JSON objects for each property, with over 50 fields capturing everything from basic specifications to marketing metadata and engagement tracking.

Core Property Identification:

ID is Rightmove's unique identifier for each property listing, essential for tracking properties across time, detecting duplicates, and building relational databases. Property URL provides the direct link to the full listing, while Contact URL offers the endpoint for lead generation or inquiry submission.

Physical Specifications:

Bedrooms and Bathrooms are fundamental filters for property searches and market segmentation. Display Size shows the property's square footage or acreage, crucial for price-per-square-foot analysis. Property Sub Type provides granular categorization (detached house, semi-detached, terraced, flat, bungalow, etc.), enabling precise market comparisons.

Location Intelligence:

Display Address shows the publicly visible address (often street-level without house number for privacy). Location contains detailed geographic coordinates and administrative boundaries. Country Code confirms the UK nation (England, Scotland, Wales). Distance indicates proximity to your search center, useful for radius-based analysis.

The Static Map URL provides a map image of the property location, while Street View indicates Google Street View availability, valuable for remote property assessment.

Visual Content:

Number of Images, Number of Floorplans, and Number of Virtual Tours quantify the listing's visual content richness. Research shows listings with more images and floorplans receive higher engagement. Images and Property Images arrays contain URLs to all property photos, enabling image download for machine learning analysis or custom property portals.

Pricing and Commercial Terms:

Price is the asking price in GBP. Transaction Type specifies whether it's for sale or rent. Tenure indicates freehold or leasehold, critically important for purchase decisions. Let Available Date shows when rental properties become available.

Listing History and Status:

First Visible Date shows when the listing first appeared on Rightmove, enabling time-on-market analysis. Listing Update and Update Date track when the listing was last modified. Added or Reduced indicates recent price changes, a strong market signal. Display Status shows current listing status (e.g., "For Sale", "Sold STC", "Under Offer").

Marketing and Positioning:

Premium Listing, Featured Property, and Enhanced Listing indicate whether the agent paid for promotional placement. Commercial Search Prominence affects ranking in search results. These fields reveal agent marketing strategies and budget allocation.

Product Label shows promotional tags like "New Home", "Reduced", or "Chain Free". Tags array contains additional marketing labels. Keywords and Keyword Match Type reveal what search terms Rightmove associates with the listing.

Property Features and Description:

Summary provides a brief description, while Key Features array lists highlighted amenities (e.g., "Off-road parking", "Garden", "Ensuite"). Property Type Full Description gives detailed categorization. These text fields are valuable for natural language processing and feature extraction.

Agent and Developer Information:

Customer object contains estate agent details including name, branch, and contact information. Formatted Branch Name provides the display name. Reviews includes agent ratings and review counts, indicating agent reputation and service quality.

Specialized Property Types:

Boolean flags like Commercial, Development, Residential, Students, and Auction categorize property types. Development indicates new build developments with multiple units.

Engagement and User Interaction:

Saved and Hidden track user interactions (though these are typically false in scraped data). Enquired Timestamp, Enquiry Added Timestamp, and Enquiry Called Timestamp track inquiry activity when available.

Display and Presentation:

Show On Map indicates if the property should appear on map views. Lozenge Model contains display badge information. Heading provides the listing title as displayed in search results.

Additional Metadata:

Channel specifies the marketing channel (typically "BUY" or "RENT"). Has Brand Plus indicates premium agent branding. Is Recent flags newly added listings. Online Viewings Available shows if virtual viewings are offered—particularly relevant post-pandemic.

Example Output Structure:

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  {
  "id": 165697094,
  "bedrooms": 4,
  "bathrooms": 2,
  "number_of_images": 21,
  "number_of_floorplans": 1,
  "number_of_virtual_tours": 1,
  "summary": "Welcome to this spacious four-bedroom semi-detached home, ideally situated in the picturesque village of Addingham, close to Ilkley. Offering generous accommodation across two floors, this property is perfect for families looking for character, comfort, and a peaceful village lifestyle.",
  "display_address": "Bolton Road, Addingham, Ilkley",
  "country_code": "GB",
  "location": {
    "latitude": 53.94614,
    "longitude": -1.88021
  },
  "images": [
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      "url": "207k/206324/165697094/206324_BAI100715_IMG_00_0000.jpeg",
      "caption": null
    },
    {
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      "url": "207k/206324/165697094/206324_BAI100715_IMG_11_0000.jpeg",
      "caption": null
    },
    {
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      "caption": null
    },
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  "tenure": {
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  "let_available_date": null,
  "listing_update": {
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  },
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    "frequency": "not specified",
    "currency_code": "GBP",
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      }
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  "premium_listing": true,
  "featured_property": true,
  "commercial_search_prominence_selected": false,
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    "has_brand_plus": true,
    "commercial": false,
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    "enhanced_listing": false,
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  "development": false,
  "residential": true,
  "students": false,
  "auction": false,
  "fees_apply": false,
  "fees_apply_text": null,
  "display_size": "",
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  "static_map_url": null,
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  "tags": [],
  "keyword_match_type": "no_keyword",
  "saved": false,
  "hidden": false,
  "online_viewings_available": false,
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  "enquired_timestamp": null,
  "update_date": "2025-12-05T15:42:57Z",
  "enquiry_added_timestamp": null,
  "enquiry_called_timestamp": null,
  "reviews": null,
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      "description": "SPACIOUS FOUR-BEDROOM LAYOUT"
    },
    {
      "order": 2,
      "description": "UPDATED OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN/DINER"
    },
    {
      "order": 3,
      "description": "FLEXIBLE LIVING SPACES INCLUDING SNUG/OFFICE"
    },
    {
      "order": 4,
      "description": "DESIRABLE VILLAGE LOCATION IN ADDINGHAM"
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Step-by-Step Implementation Guide

Create an Apify account and locate the Rightmove Property Search Scraper. Before scraping, define your research objectives and target markets. Visit Rightmove.co.uk and perform searches matching your criteria—specific locations, property types, price ranges, or other filters.

Copy the URLs from your search results pages. For comprehensive coverage of a search with multiple pages, collect URLs for each page by incrementing the index parameter (0, 24, 48, 72, etc.). Configure your input JSON with these URLs and appropriate proxy settings.

Start the scraper through the Apify console. Execution time varies with the number of properties—expect roughly 1-2 minutes per 100 properties. Monitor progress through the run dashboard.

Once complete, review the dataset preview to verify data quality. Check that all expected properties are present and fields are populated correctly. Download your data in JSON for programmatic processing, CSV for spreadsheet analysis, or Excel for business reporting.

For ongoing market monitoring, set up scheduled runs—daily for active markets, weekly for broader trends. Use Apify's webhook functionality to trigger downstream processes when new data arrives.

Powerful Applications and Business Use Cases

Property Investment Analysis:

Investors use this data to identify undervalued properties by comparing asking prices with recent sales data, property features, and location characteristics. Time-on-market analysis reveals properties likely to accept lower offers. Geographic clustering identifies emerging hotspots before they become mainstream.

Estate Agent Competitive Intelligence:

Agents monitor competitor listings to benchmark their own properties, optimize pricing strategies, and identify service gaps. Tracking how quickly competitor properties sell, what features they emphasize, and their pricing strategies informs better positioning. Analysis of agent review scores and premium listing adoption reveals competitive positioning.

Market Research and Forecasting:

Researchers track inventory levels, price trends, and market velocity across regions. Time-series analysis of listing volumes indicates market sentiment shifts. Price distribution analysis by property type and location reveals market segmentation. Comparing asking prices to sold prices (when combined with Land Registry data) measures market efficiency.

Proptech Applications:

Technology companies build property search aggregators, valuation tools, and market intelligence platforms using Rightmove data as a foundational dataset. Combined with machine learning, this data powers automated valuation models (AVMs), investment opportunity scoring, and predictive analytics.

Development Site Analysis:

Property developers identify areas with high demand but limited supply by analyzing listing density, price trends, and property type distribution. Understanding what features are most common in premium-priced properties informs development specifications.

Portfolio Management:

Landlords and property portfolio managers track rental market conditions, competitive rental rates, and tenant demand indicators. Monitoring similar properties helps optimize rental pricing and identifies when to buy or sell assets.

Data Enrichment and Advanced Analytics

Maximize value by combining Rightmove data with complementary sources. Cross-reference with Land Registry data for actual sold prices, enabling asking-to-sold price ratio analysis. Integrate postcode-level demographic data to correlate property characteristics with local populations.

Implement geospatial analysis using the location coordinates. Calculate distances to transport links, schools, or employment centers. Create heat maps showing property density, price gradients, or time-on-market patterns.

Apply natural language processing to summaries and key features to extract structured attributes—garden size, parking spaces, renovation status, or architectural features. Sentiment analysis of descriptions reveals agent marketing approaches.

Build time-series databases tracking individual properties across multiple scrapes to monitor price changes, status updates, and listing modifications. This longitudinal data reveals repricing strategies and market dynamics.

Create automated alerting for properties meeting specific criteria—price reductions above certain thresholds, new listings in target areas, or properties matching investment criteria.

Best Practices for Sustainable and Effective Scraping

Schedule regular scrapes aligned with your analysis needs—daily for active trading, weekly for trend analysis, monthly for broad market research. Consistent timing enables reliable time-series analysis.

Implement data validation pipelines checking for missing required fields, price anomalies, or invalid coordinates. Set up quality alerts flagging potential scraping issues before they impact analysis.

Respect Rightmove's platform by using appropriate rate limiting through proxy configurations. Avoid excessive simultaneous requests. The scraper handles technical politeness, but spreading large scraping jobs across hours rather than minutes ensures sustainability.

Store raw scraped data separately from processed data, enabling reprocessing if analysis requirements change. Maintain comprehensive metadata about each scrape—timestamp, search parameters, and data volume.

Document your search parameters and URL generation logic, particularly if building automated systems that construct Rightmove URLs programmatically. This ensures reproducibility and helps troubleshoot unexpected results.

For large-scale operations, implement incremental scraping—identifying and scraping only new or changed listings rather than rescaping entire markets. Use the listing ID and update date fields to detect changes efficiently.

Conclusion

The Rightmove Property Search Scraper unlocks the UK's most comprehensive property dataset, enabling data-driven decision-making across the real estate ecosystem. Whether you're investing in property, analyzing markets, building proptech solutions, or optimizing estate agency operations, this tool provides the foundation for informed strategy and competitive advantage in the UK property market.