Shire Bed Company Ortho Backcare Mattress
The Shire Bed Company Ortho Backcare is a firm pocket spring mattress, which means each spring moves independently to follow your shape rather than the whole surface dipping at once.
- Firm feel for back & front sleepers
- Less roll-together when sharing a bed
- Fits most UK bed frames
£149
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Firm mattresses like the Shire Ortho Backcare tend to suit back sleepers and anyone who wants a supportive, no-sink feel. It sits at the budget-friendly end of the market for a pocket sprung design. It comes in UK Single, Double, King and Super King. Detail on this model is limited, so if you want specifics on fillings or depth, it's worth asking the retailer before you buy.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Firm
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
Number of Layers
Trial Period (nights)
Warranty (years)
Price Range
£149 to £329
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Certifications
Assessed from mattress data provided by our UK retail partners, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across those retailers.
Why should you choose this mattress?
Choose this one if a firm feel is genuinely what you need. That usually means back or front sleepers, or anyone who finds softer mattresses leave them feeling unsupported. The pocket spring construction is the quiet advantage here: unlike a basic open coil unit, the springs respond individually, so you get less of that roll-together effect when sharing a bed. It's affordably priced for a pocket sprung mattress, and the four standard UK sizes cover most bed frames. We can't detail the exact fillings or spring count, so treat this as a straightforward, budget firm option rather than a spec-heavy purchase.
Key features & layer details
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Best suited for?
Back sleepers
The firm feel gives a supportive, no-sink surface, which suits anyone who sleeps on their back and wants to stay level through the night.
Front sleepers
Firm tension keeps your middle from dropping into the mattress, which is what front sleepers usually want from a supportive surface.
Couples
Pocket springs respond individually, which means less of the roll-together effect you get with a basic open coil unit when sharing a bed.
Budget buyers
It sits at the budget-friendly end of the market for a pocket sprung design, so you get individually responding springs without a high outlay.
Lightweight side sleepers should probably look elsewhere. A firm mattress can create pressure at the shoulder and hip if you don't weigh enough to sink into it, which often means numb arms and a sore morning. If you like a cushioned, cradling feel, this isn't built for that.
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Some retailers still sell the earlier version of this mattress, or ex-display and returned stock at a lower price. These are the sizes where it costs less than the current model's best price.
Shire Bed Company Ortho Backcare Mattress
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FAQ's
Is the Shire Ortho Backcare mattress firm or soft?
It's listed as firm. That generally suits back and front sleepers, or heavier sleepers who need more pushback from their mattress. Lighter side sleepers may find it a little too unyielding at the shoulder and hip.
What sizes does the Shire Ortho Backcare come in?
Four standard UK sizes: Single, Double, King and Super King.
What type of mattress is the Shire Ortho Backcare?
It's a pocket spring mattress, which means the springs are sewn into individual fabric pockets and move independently. You feel more tailored support and less partner disturbance than with a traditional open coil design.
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