Silentnight Pocket Essentials 800 Mattress

Assessed from the specification published by Mattress Man, captured September 2026, and from regular price comparison across our UK retail partners.

The main draw here is value. You get 800 pocket springs, which means each spring moves independently, so you're less likely to feel your partner turning over during the night. The memory foam adds a touch of contouring above the springs, softening what would otherwise be quite a springy surface. Medium firm suits most back and front sleepers, and heavier side sleepers should get on with it too. It's a low-risk way into a pocket sprung mattress from a well-known name. If you buy through Mattressman, they list free next day delivery with a 1 to 3 day transit time, plus a 60-night trial, though those are the retailer's own terms rather than Silentnight's.

Budget buyers
Sitting at the affordable end of the pocket spring market, it gives you the basics done properly without spending more than you need to.

Couples
With 800 pocket springs that each move independently, you're less likely to feel your partner turning over during the night.

Back sleepers
The medium firm tension suits most people who sleep on their back, with a touch of memory foam softening the springy surface.

Front sleepers
Medium firm support over the pocket springs suits most front sleepers, with a thin memory foam layer adding a little contouring on top.

Heavier sleepers
Heavier side sleepers should get on with the medium firm feel, as the 800 pocket springs give a supportive base beneath the foam.

Lightweight side sleepers may find medium firm a little too firm at the shoulder and hip. If you want deep, cradling memory foam or a luxury pillow-top feel, this entry-level model won't deliver that. And if a long sleep trial from the manufacturer matters to you, be aware the 60-night trial here is Mattressman's offer, not Silentnight's.

Is the Silentnight Pocket Essentials 800 firm or soft?

It's rated medium firm. That means a supportive feel that suits most back and front sleepers, with the memory foam layer adding a slightly softer surface. Lighter side sleepers may find it a touch firm at pressure points like the shoulders and hips.

How many springs does the Silentnight Pocket Essentials 800 have?

It has 800 pocket springs. Each spring is wrapped in its own fabric pocket and moves independently, which means the mattress responds to your body shape and reduces the amount of movement you feel from a partner on the other side of the bed.

Does the Silentnight Pocket Essentials 800 come with a trial period?

Mattressman lists a 60-night trial on this mattress. That's the retailer's own offer rather than a Silentnight guarantee, so if you buy elsewhere, check that retailer's returns terms before you order.

What sizes does the Silentnight Pocket Essentials 800 come in?

It's available in UK Single, UK Double, UK King and UK Super King.

How quickly can the Silentnight Pocket Essentials 800 be delivered?

Mattressman lists free next day delivery, with a transit time of 1 to 3 days. Delivery terms are the retailer's offer, so timings may differ if you buy through another shop.