How Much Should You Spend on a Mattress?
Posted by Tom Hughes on
How much do you need to spend to get a good mattress? At Coast Road Furniture, we think the answer depends on your budget and what feels comfortable when you lie on it. A higher price often buys more substantial fillings and a more sophisticated spring system, but it does not guarantee that you will prefer the mattress.
For a double mattress, we roughly divide our range into three price bands: budget below £250, mid-range from £250 to £750, and premium above £750. These are guides, not rules, and individual prices can change.
Below £250: budget mattresses
A limited budget does not mean you have to buy without trying the mattress first. Our Chelsea Double Mattress is a lower-priced traditional sprung option, while the 1000 Pocket Double Mattress shows that pocket springs can be available close to the top of this band.
If your budget allows, we would usually suggest comparing at least one pocket-sprung model. Its springs respond individually, which can give a different feel from a traditional connected spring unit. The best way to judge whether that difference matters to you is to lie on both.
£250–£750: where many customers find the right balance
This is a useful range if you are replacing a mattress you sleep on every night. In our experience, mattresses around £400 and above often feel noticeably better than entry-level models, though comfort remains personal.
There is also plenty of variety within the band. The Kaygel 1000 combines pocket springs with a cushioned foam comfort layer. The Kudos 2000 offers a different feel, with a pocket spring system and natural fillings. Trying mattresses with different constructions is more useful than choosing by spring count alone.
Above £750: what does a premium mattress add?
Premium models may have more elaborate spring systems, additional comfort layers, different filling materials and more choices of feel. The Harrison Spinks Bliss 5000 is an example of premium construction priced around the boundary between our mid-range and premium bands. The Sealy Nelson Luxury Plush offers a distinctly plush feel through a different design.
More expensive mattresses are generally better specified, but the highest-priced one is not automatically the right one for you. A premium mattress is worth considering when you can feel and value the difference in comfort and support—not simply because its label carries a familiar name.
National Bed Federation
The National Bed Federation’s latest survey found that buyers paid an average of £543 for a new mattress. That’s a useful snapshot of what people are spending, but it isn’t a target everyone needs to aim for. We’d encourage customers to set a budget they’re comfortable with, try mattresses at different prices, and only spend more if they can feel a worthwhile difference.
Should you pay more for a well-known brand?
Sometimes a recognised brand offers features you genuinely want. Sometimes a lesser-known maker offers a mattress you find just as comfortable for less money. We would compare the feel, construction and price side by side before deciding. You sleep on the mattress, not the name on its label.
Our advice if you have a fixed budget
Set a comfortable spending limit, then try a few mattresses below and around it. Compare a traditional sprung model with pocket-sprung options, and try different comfort feels rather than assuming “firm” means better. If stretching your budget makes a clear difference when you lie down, you can decide whether that improvement is worth it to you. If it does not, there is no reason to spend more.
You can compare mattresses in person at Coast Road Furniture in Connah’s Quay. Tell us what you currently sleep on, what you like or dislike about it, and the budget you want to keep to, we can help you narrow down the choices without pushing you towards the most expensive model.