Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress
The Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress is a budget 16cm memory foam mattress with a medium to firm feel.
- Eases pressure at hips & shoulders
- Helps keep your spine aligned
- Breathable cover for cooler sleep
£185
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With the Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress, you get a 3cm layer of memory foam over a 13cm reflex foam base, so expect gentle contouring on a supportive, fairly solid footing rather than a deep sink-in feel. It comes with a 100-night trial and a 3 year guarantee, is handcrafted in the UK, and is available in five sizes from small single to king. At this depth and with an affordable starting price, it suits guest rooms, children's beds and budget-conscious buyers well, although heavier sleepers or those wanting a plush, deep mattress should look elsewhere.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Medium Firm
Type
Memory Foam
Depth (cm)
16
Number of Layers
3
Trial Period (nights)
100
Warranty (years)
3
Price Range
£185 to £279
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Combination Sleeping
Certifications
BS 7177
Assessed from Bodyshape's published specification for this mattress, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
Why should you choose this mattress?
This mattress makes sense if you want a straightforward foam mattress without a big spend. The reflex foam base promotes spinal alignment, which means your back stays supported rather than sagging into the bed, while the thinner memory foam layer takes the edge off pressure points at your hips and shoulders. A knitted cover enhances airflow for a slightly cooler sleep, a common weak point of budget foam. Yes, 16cm is shallow by modern standards, but that keeps the price down and makes it easy to handle. The 100-night trial gives you a proper chance to test it at home, and delivery options are unusually flexible, including next day on weekdays and a two-hour time slot.
Key features & layer details
Knitted cover
A soft knitted finish that adds a touch of cosiness on top of the foam. It also enhances airflow and breathability, which means the surface should feel a little cooler than a basic foam cover.
Memory Foam
A 3cm layer of memory foam that cradles to your shape, which means pressure at your hips and shoulders is eased as you settle in. It creates a cushioned feel without the deep sink of thicker memory foam layers.
Reflex Foam
A 13cm base of sturdy reflex foam, a firmer, more responsive foam that does the supportive work. It promotes spinal alignment and moulds gently to your body, so you feel held on top rather than swallowed.
Layer details from mattressonline.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Guest rooms
The 16cm depth and straightforward three-layer foam build suit a spare room, and the medium firm feel is comfortable for most visitors.
Budget buyers
An affordable starting price and a simple foam construction mean you get a supportive mattress without a big spend, backed by a 100-night trial.
Children
Made with a shallow 16cm depth and a fairly solid reflex foam base, it gives a supportive, easy-to-handle bed for a child's room.
Back sleepers
The 13cm reflex foam base promotes spinal alignment, so your back stays supported rather than sagging into the bed overnight.
Warm sleepers
A knitted cover enhances airflow and breathability, which means the surface should feel a little cooler than a basic foam cover.
At 16cm deep with a medium to firm feel, this is not the mattress for anyone wanting a plush, cushioned surface or a luxurious sink-in sensation. Lightweight side sleepers may find it a little too firm, and heavier sleepers may want a deeper mattress with more substantial support layers.
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Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress
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FAQ's
How firm is the Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress?
Bodyshape describes it as medium to firm. Owner reviews back this up, describing the feel as on the firmer side with solid support. Expect gentle cushioning from the 3cm memory foam layer, but the sturdy reflex foam base means it will feel supportive rather than soft.
Does the Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress come with a trial?
Yes, it comes with a 100-night trial, so you can sleep on it at home for over three months before committing. It is also covered by a 3 year guarantee.
How thick is the Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress?
It is 16cm deep, made up of a 3cm memory foam comfort layer over a 13cm reflex foam base, topped with a knitted cover. That is on the shallow side, which is part of how it stays affordable, but check your fitted sheets will accommodate it.
What sizes does the Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress come in?
Five UK sizes: small single, single, small double, double and king.
Is the Bodyshape Value Memory Mattress good for children?
Owner reviews frequently mention using it for children's beds and guest rooms, where its lower depth and firmer support work well. It conforms to BS7177: 2008 for fire resistance, is handcrafted in the UK, and Bodyshape is a National Bed Federation approved brand.
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