Silentnight Pocket Essentials 1000 Mattress
Mattress
Silentnight Pocket Essentials 1000 Mattress
Size
Firmness
Medium Firm
Construction
Depth (cm)
Layers
3
Layer Details
- 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.
- Motion isolation matters more when you share: The double is where two people meet in the middle, and the individually pocketed springs mean a partner turning over is far less likely to wake you.
- Fits where a UK king would dominate: At 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in it leaves room for bedside tables on both sides in a typical bedroom, which the UK king often doesn't.
- A budget-friendly way to sleep two: The simple polyester fibre fillings keep the cost of a full couples' size down, useful if you're furnishing a whole home in one go.
- Room guidance for most homes: We suggest allowing at least 2.6m x 2.8m, a footprint the majority of UK doubles and second bedrooms can manage comfortably.
- Easy to dress: Standard double sheets and a 200 x 200cm double duvet fit this size, and both are stocked everywhere at every price point.
This size suits you if...
You're a couple who wants pocket sprung support in the traditional shared size without stretching to a king, your bedroom is around the 2.6m x 2.8m mark or a little bigger and you'd like bedside tables on both sides, or you're kitting out a guest room that needs to sleep visiting couples properly on a modest budget.
Consider another size if...
You and your partner both sleep restlessly, because 67.5cm of width each can feel tight. The UK king is 15cm wider and 10cm longer; if your room allows at least 2.7m x 2.9m, we'd recommend the UK king instead.
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Is the Silentnight Pocket Essentials 1000 double big enough for two adults?
It works for most couples. At 135 x 190cm you get 67.5cm each for two people sharing, and the 1000 pocket springs respond to each sleeper separately, so movement on one side transfers less to the other. Broader or restless pairs may prefer the extra width of the UK king.
What room size do I need for this mattress in a UK double?
We suggest allowing at least 2.6m x 2.8m, with around 3m x 3m the comfortable norm. That gives you space to walk round the bed and, in most rooms, fit bedside tables on both sides. Measure with wardrobe and drawer doors open before you commit.
Should I get this mattress in a double or a king?
It comes down to your room. The UK double is 15cm narrower and 10cm shorter than the UK king, so it suits rooms where a king would crowd the furniture. If you have at least 2.7m x 2.9m and either of you is tall or restless, the UK king is the better buy.
Will a double fit up the stairs in an older house?
Usually, yes. At 4ft 6in x 6ft 3in the double is one of the easier couples' sizes to manoeuvre, and pocket sprung mattresses like this one flex a little on turns. Tight terraced staircases and narrow new build landings are still worth measuring, particularly the turn at the top.
What bedding fits the Pocket Essentials 1000 in a double?
Standard UK double bedding: fitted sheets sized 135 x 190cm and a 200 x 200cm double duvet. Because the double is the long standing UK standard, you'll find bedding for it in every shop and at every price, which isn't always true of the small double.