Gumtree

Gumtree, British classified ads marketplace

Gumtree is a UK classified ads platform where individuals and businesses post and browse local buy-and-sell offers and services. Its catalogue covers everything from second-hand items to vehicles, property, jobs and professional services, with a presence in cities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Categories and products available

The platform organises its offering into major thematic areas. In the vehicles section, cars, motorbikes and scooters, vans, campervans and motorhomes, caravans, trucks, plant and tractors, other vehicles, accessories and parts are advertised, along with a wanted vehicles section. The second-hand goods section includes appliances, audio and stereo equipment, baby and kids stuff, cameras and studio equipment, Christmas decorations, clothes, footwear and accessories, computers and software, DIY tools and materials, health and beauty, home and garden, house clearance, music, films, books and games, musical instruments and DJ equipment, office furniture and equipment, phones and telecoms, sports, leisure and travel, tickets, TVs and DVD players, video games and consoles, freebies, other goods and a swap shop.

The services section covers business and office, childcare, clothing, computers and telecoms, entertainment, finance and legal, food and drink, goods suppliers and retailers, health and beauty, motoring, pets, property and maintenance, tradesmen and construction, transport, travel and tourism, tuition and classes, and weddings. In property, for sale, to rent, to share and to swap, commercial, parking and garage, international holiday rentals and property wanted are offered. The pets section includes birds, cats, dogs, equipment and accessories, exotics, fish, horses and ponies, missing, lost and found pets, pets for sale and small furries. The jobs area covers sectors such as accountancy, admin, secretarial and PA, agriculture and farming, animals, arts and heritage, charity, childcare, computing and IT, construction and property, customer service and call centre, driving and automotive, engineering, financial services, gardening, health and beauty, healthcare and medical, hospitality and catering, housekeeping and cleaning, HR, legal, leisure and tourism, manufacturing and industrial, marketing, advertising and PR, media, digital and creative, performing arts, purchasing and procurement, recruitment, retail and FMCG, sales, scientific and research, security, social and care work, sport, fitness and leisure, teaching and education, and transport, logistics and delivery. The community section groups artists and theatres, classes, events, gigs and nightlife, groups and associations, lost and found stuff, music, bands and musicians, rideshare and car pooling, skills and language swap, sports teams and partners, and travel and travel partners.

Featured ads and examples from the catalogue

The homepage displays recent ads from different categories, with prices and locations. Examples visible include wireless noise-cancelling earphones for £29.99 in Barking, a Mycarbon air circulation fan for £15 in Ipswich, a JLL T350 folding treadmill for £275 in Swanley, a 2004 Nissan Micra for £1,495 in Moseley, a 2016 Renault Clio for £3,900 in Barrhead, a 2023 Volkswagen Golf for £30,199 in Hereford, a 55-inch Samsung Serif TV for £440 in Ipswich, a 2010 Hyundai i20 for £1,900 in Fishponds, used scaffolding boards for £4 in Glasgow, a 2015 Ford Fiesta for £1,650 in Leicester, a master bedroom for £890 pcm in Barking, 2nd generation Pro earphones for £25.99 in Barking, a double room in an apartment for £580 pcm in Tiverton, a HealthMate 2-3 person infrared sauna for £1,599 in Kingston, a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class for £3,800 in Edmonton, 2nd generation Pro earphones for £34.99 in Barking, a 2011 Skoda Yeti for £3,200 in Newport, a parking space for £100 in Barking, a large double room with en-suite for £850 pcm in Oxford, a 4-room apartment for £850 pcm in South Shields, a 2016 Peugeot 208 for £1,795 in Glasgow, a double room with bills included for £650 pcm in Thatcham, a Neezee folding treadmill for £100 in Watford, a Titleist golf trolley for £18 in Harlow, two genuine 70s flight attendant outfits and cocktail watches for £1,500 in Bedford, a MERACH spinning bike for £60 in Scunthorpe, a 2017 Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive LWB van with 12 months MOT for £3,841 in Basford, a 2023 JLL T350 folding treadmill for £350 in Newham, a 2017 Vauxhall Mokka X for £5,250 in Honiton, a double room in Homerton for £800 pcm in Hackney, a jiu-jitsu gi for £20 in Norwich, a Scottish fir with delivery available for £2.75 in Glasgow, 2nd generation Pods Pro earphones for £29.99 in Barking, a flat with two spacious double rooms in Palmers Green for £2,500 pcm in Enfield, a 2018 Honda CB 125cc for £1,425 in Folkestone, a Joules striped cotton top for £12 in Blofield, semi-serviced offices in Aldgate East for £500 pcm in Whitechapel, an ashtray for £12 in Winscombe, a 2016 Skoda Fabia for £5,595 in Huddersfield, a Kettler double swing with canopy for £200 in Thames Ditton and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles action figures and bikes for £40 in Cambridge.

Selling vehicles and finance

The platform offers a specific service for selling cars, aimed at active buyers, with a process described as quick and easy. Gumtree.com Limited acts as a credit broker, not a lender, and is an appointed representative of Consumer Credit Compliance Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Its permissions allow it to carry out insurance and credit broking activities. The company refers users to CarMoney Limited for credit and to Inspop.com Ltd, trading as Confused.com, for insurance, receiving fixed fee commissions and, in the case of credit, additional commission above an agreed threshold of leads. The platform states that users do not pay more as a result of these commission arrangements.

Geographic coverage and local presence

Gumtree operates across the UK and organises search by areas and localities. Key locations include Glasgow, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Manchester, Bristol, Nottingham, Norwich, Cardiff, Liverpool, Birmingham, Dundee, Aberdeen, Fife, Sheffield, Southampton, Leeds, Leicester, Newcastle, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Swansea, Inverness, Falkirk and Cambridge, along with other localities such as Wrecclesham, Writtle, Wyke, Wylam and Ystrad-Meurig.

Additional services and apps

The platform has mobile apps for iOS and Android, and offers editorial content such as car guides, vehicle reviews and buying advice. It also has help, safety, policies, privacy notice and contact sections, as well as services for businesses, jobs, media advertising and press.

Corporate information

Gumtree.com Limited is registered in England and Wales with number 03934849 and its registered office at 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom. Its VAT number is 476 0835 68. The copyright notice indicates a history from 2000 to 2026.