Firmness
Medium Firm
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
Number of Layers
3
Trial Period (nights)
60
Warranty (years)
Price Range
£279 to £525
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Certifications
Assessed from the specification published by Mattress Man, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.
This is a sensible pick if you want pocket sprung support without paying for extras you may not use. The 1000 pocket springs in Silentnight's Mirapocket system respond to each sleeper separately, which means a restless partner is less likely to disturb you. Yes, the polyester fibre fillings are basic, but they keep the price down and avoid the heat retention some foam layers bring. At £279 to £525 depending on size, it sits at the affordable end of the pocket spring market. If you're buying for a guest room, a child's first full-size bed, or a budget-conscious main bedroom, it does the essentials well. Mattressman lists a 60-night trial and free next day delivery with this mattress.
Key Features & what's inside
- Cover. A knitted micro quilted cover, which means the top surface has a soft, slightly cushioned texture stitched into it. It adds a touch of surface comfort without a separate pillow top.
- Fillings. 100% polyester fibre fillings sit between you and the springs. These give a simple, breathable comfort layer, though they won't contour to your body the way memory foam would.
- Springs. 1000 individual pocket springs form the support core, part of Silentnight's Mirapocket system. Each spring is sewn into its own fabric pocket, so it responds to pressure independently and reduces the ripple effect when someone else moves.
Layer details from mattressman.co.uk product page, September 2026.
Who's it NOT for?
If you like a cradling, sink-in feel, the polyester fibre fillings here are too shallow for that; a hybrid with a foam comfort layer would suit you better. Lightweight side sleepers may also find the medium firm feel slightly too solid at the shoulder and hip.
Silentnight Pocket Essentials 1000 Mattress
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How firm is the silentnight pocket essentials 1000?
It's listed as medium firm, a balanced feel that works for most back and combination sleepers. It's on the firmer side for lightweight side sleepers, who may prefer something softer at the shoulder.
How many springs does the silentnight pocket essentials 1000 have?
It has 1000 individual pocket springs as part of Silentnight's Mirapocket system. Each spring is housed in its own pocket, which means better independent support across the bed and less disturbance when a partner moves.
Does the silentnight pocket essentials 1000 come with a trial?
Mattressman lists a 60-night sleep trial with this mattress. That trial is Mattressman's own offer rather than a Silentnight manufacturer guarantee, so if you buy elsewhere, check that retailer's returns terms before ordering.
What sizes does the silentnight pocket essentials 1000 come in?
Five UK sizes: Single, Small Double, Double, King and Super King. Prices run from £279 to £525 depending on the size you choose.
Is the silentnight pocket essentials 1000 good value?
For a pocket sprung mattress from an established brand, starting at £279.00 it's genuinely affordable. The fillings are basic polyester fibre, but you're paying for the spring system, which is the part that matters most for support.
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