Ikea Vagstranda Pocket Sprung Mattress
The Ikea Vagstranda is a 28cm deep pocket sprung mattress with a firm feel, available in UK Single through to Super King.
- Zoned give at shoulders & hips
- Memory foam softens the firm surface
- 365-night trial & 10-year guarantee
£249
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The Ikea Vagstranda combines steel pocket springs, at 498 springs per square metre, with a layer of memory foam, which means you get independent support under each part of your body plus a little pressure-relieving softness on top. It carries a 10-year guarantee and Ikea's 365-night trial, which is longer than most brands offer. If you sleep on your side and weigh less the firm feel may not suit you, but for back and front sleepers wanting solid support at a modest price, it's a sensible shortlist pick.
Mattress specifications
Firmness
Firm
Type
Pocket Spring
Depth (cm)
28
Number of Layers
5
Trial Period (nights)
365
Warranty (years)
10
Price Range
£249 to £549
Best Sleeping Position(s)
Back Sleeping
Stomach Sleeping
Certifications
BS 7177, EN 1957
Assessed from Ikea'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?
Value is the main draw here. You get pocket springs rather than a basic open coil, comfort zones that give slightly softer support at the shoulders and hips, and a memory foam layer to take the edge off the firm surface. The polyurethane foam is a 33 kg/m3 density, a respectable figure at an affordable starting price that should resist softening over time. It's tested to EN 1957 and BS 7177 standards, and the ticking includes recycled polyester. Add the 10-year guarantee and a 365-night trial from Ikea, and the risk of trying it is low. Yes, it's firm, but that suits most back sleepers and heavier bodies well.
Key features & layer details
Pocket springs
Individually wrapped steel springs, 498 per square metre, which means each one moves on its own. You'll feel support that follows your shape and less disturbance when a partner turns over.
Comfort zones
Zoned areas within the spring unit give slightly different support along the length of the mattress. In practice, your shoulders and hips can sink a touch more while your back stays supported.
Standard foam
A layer of polyurethane foam at 33 kg/m3, a solid density for durability. It cushions the springs so you don't feel them directly.
Memory foam
Memory foam moulds to your body under warmth and pressure. It softens the firm surface a little at pressure points like hips and shoulders.
Stiff felt
A firm felt layer that insulates the comfort layers from the springs. It helps the mattress keep its structure over time.
Layer details from ikea.com product page, September 2026.
Best suited for?
Back sleepers
The firm feel and supportive pocket springs keep your spine well held, while the memory foam layer softens pressure at the hips and shoulders.
Front sleepers
A firm surface with individually wrapped springs helps stop your hips sinking too far, which keeps you more level when lying on your front.
Heavier sleepers
Dense 33 kg/m3 polyurethane foam over 498 pocket springs per square metre gives solid support that should resist softening over time.
Couples
Each pocket spring moves on its own, which means you should feel less disturbance when your partner turns over during the night.
Eco-conscious buyers
The ticking includes recycled polyester, which is a small but welcome step for anyone who wants some recycled material in their bed.
Ikea describes this as firm, so lightweight side sleepers may find it puts too much pressure on the shoulder and hip. If you prefer a soft, sink-in feel, or you tend to sleep very warm and are wary of memory foam holding heat, you'd be better served looking elsewhere.
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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.
Ikea Vagstranda Pocket Sprung Mattress
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FAQ's
Is the Ikea Vagstranda mattress firm or soft?
Ikea rates it as firm. The memory foam layer softens the surface slightly at pressure points, but the underlying feel is supportive rather than plush, which tends to suit back and front sleepers best.
How deep is the Ikea Vagstranda mattress?
It's 28cm deep, a reasonably generous depth that houses the pocket spring unit plus foam and memory foam comfort layers. Standard deep fitted sheets should fit without trouble.
Does the Ikea Vagstranda come with a trial?
Ikea's own site applies a 365-night trial across its mattress range, so you have a full year to decide. There's also a 10-year guarantee covering the mattress itself.
What sizes does the Ikea Vagstranda come in?
It's available in UK Single, Double, King and Super King.
Is the Ikea Vagstranda good value?
For an affordable starting price you get pocket springs, comfort zones, memory foam and 33 kg/m3 foam density, backed by a 10-year guarantee. That's a strong specification for the money, provided a firm feel suits how you sleep.
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