There’s no escaping the fact that a new mattress is a significant investment and a decision not to be taken lightly. However, that’s the price you pay for a better night’s sleep. We’ve crunched the numbers, and we believe you’ll be pleasantly surprised.
It’s similar to asking how long a ball of string is. The price point can vastly differ depending on the brand of the mattress, its composition, and size, among other factors. However, for context, we’ve taken estimates for double pocket sprung mattresses—a popular size and filling type.
You can expect to pay anywhere between £195 and more than £2000. As you can imagine, it’s difficult to determine an average price; however, we find around the £400 mark a fair average.
You can expect your mattress to last up to 10 years with appropriate care and maintenance.
Ten years amounts to 3650 days, or nights in this instance
Therefore: £400 / 3650 = 10.95p per night
So there we have it—upgrading your sleep quality and quantity could cost you less than 11p per night.
The price of your morning takeaway coffee will likely be £3.50
A gym membership could cost anywhere between £15 and £70 per month
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Open coil: Starting at £165 and considered a budget option
Pocket springs: Starting at £195 and considered a more premium alternative to open coil
Memory foam: Starting at £215 – brilliant for sink-in comfort
Latex: Starting at £607 – a cooler alternative to memory foam
For further information on these different mattress types and their properties, head to our Mattress Buying Guide.
A good night’s rest allows you to wake up in the morning refreshed and ready to take on the day ahead. If your mattress is too uncomfortable to allow you to drift off to sleep, then you’ll struggle to maintain your eight hours of sleep constantly. Insufficient sleep is a cause of concern, and even a single night of sleep deprivation can impact our memory and attention.
However, as we discussed earlier in the blog, it’s not just about how long you’re asleep but also about the quality of your sleep. For instance, an early night and a lie-in the following morning could still result in uneven spinal support, which may cause pressure to build up in your back and neck as you sleep if your mattress is sagging.
Whether in-store through our friendly and knowledgeable sleep experts or our helpful online content, we’re here to guide you towards the mattress of your dreams. However, that’s not all; for complete peace of mind, we offer a 60-night sleep trial on any mattress purchased alongside a mattress protector.
The most important thing to do before you purchase your new mattress is to match it with your sleeping position. As mentioned earlier, the world’s comfiest mattress could provide inadequate support and comfort if it’s not right for you.
Personal preference also plays a part. For instance, some people who tend to sleep hot prefer latex to memory foam because it’s a cooler alternative. To help ensure you’ve made the right decision, read through the product’s description to see if the mattress is right for you.
A lady looking to purchase a new mattress
Another benefit of purchasing a mattress protector is that if it’s purchased alongside your new mattress, you’ll qualify for a 60-night sleep trial. This allows you a reasonable window to adjust to your mattress or replace it.