Available 
Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
from £205-£305.
£205-£305
Sizes tracked: Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size
Buying guide
Best mattresses over £1,000 to compare
A practical Mattress Online comparison shortlist for shoppers who want to weigh type, firmness and construction first, while checking the live price and size fit. The current shortlist does not actually sit above £1,000, so treat it as a compare-and-check guide rather than a true premium ranking.
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Last verified: 2026-08-15
Quick verdict
This is a compare-and-check shortlist, not a strict premium-over-£1,000 winner list. The current products sit well below that target, with examples like Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress from £205 and Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress from £284, so the best approach is to compare feel, construction and size fit before price alone. In practice, pocket sprung, hybrid and memory foam build choices matter more here than the headline figure.
Top picks to compare
Start with Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress (£205-£305), Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress (£254-£498), Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress (£284-£544) because they give you a focused set of current retailer options to compare. The visible price range is £158-£679, so check whether the extra spend buys a useful specification difference rather than only a different brand or finish. The shortlist includes Aspire, Bodyshape, which helps you compare familiar brands against specification, delivery and value.
Available 
Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
from £254-£498.
£254-£498
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress
from £284-£544.
£284-£544
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress
from £389-£679.
£389-£679
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
Available 
Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress
from £158-£305.
£158-£305
Sizes tracked: Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King
At-a-glance comparison
Use this table to scan the shortlist quickly before opening individual product pages. It covers Pocket Sprung, Hybrid, Memory Foam, so compare like-for-like where possible before deciding which mattress best fits your usual sleep position, preferred firmness and bed-frame size. Firmness differences include Firm; Firmness differences can matter as much as headline price when you are matching a product to a specific need.
| Product | Type | Firmness | Sizes | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size | £205 |
| Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £254 |
| Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | Hybrid | Check retailer | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £284 |
| Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress | Pocket Sprung | Firm | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £389 |
| Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress | Memory Foam | Firm | Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, Super King | £158 |
What the retailer evidence actually supports
Mattress Online groups mattresses by type, firmness, size and price, and that structure is visible on current pages for models such as Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress and Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress. The shortlist also shows a weak review details: visible ratings are present, but review counts are zero or absent for the supplied products, so star scores should be treated cautiously. Claims such as cooling, pressure relief or support wording should be read as retailer product descriptions unless you can verify more detail on the live page. The most reliable comparison cues are product type, firmness label, depth, size availability and the latest delivery, trial and guarantee terms.
Main trade-offs to compare before buying
Pocket sprung models such as Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress tend to suit shoppers who want a more responsive feel, while hybrid designs like Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress combine spring support with foam comfort. Memory foam options such as Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress are the most contouring in the shortlist, but they can also be the least straightforward if you prefer a more buoyant feel or want to avoid a foam-led temperature profile. Check the retailer page for the live 100-night comfort trial, guarantee length and old mattress removal terms, because those details can vary by product.
Why this shortlist is still useful
The shortlist spans two brands, Aspire and Bodyshape, and three mattress types: pocket sprung, hybrid and memory foam. That mix helps you compare construction rather than just colours, ratings or marketing copy, and it gives you a simple way to see whether a firmer pocket sprung model, a hybrid or a foam-led mattress is closer to your preferred feel. It is useful as a comparison set, but not a final premium ranking, because the supplied products do not actually match an over-£1,000 price band.
What the price and review spread says
The visible shortlist price range is £158 to £389, with Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress at the low end and Bodyshape Ultra Ortho 1500 Pocket Mattress at the high end. That spread is small enough that size choice and depth can change the value picture quickly, especially if you are comparing double, king size or super king variants. Review counts are zero or absent across the supplied products, so stars alone should not drive the decision; check the live page for the latest ratings, size-specific pricing and stock.
How to choose between these mattresses
Start with the mattress job: a responsive feel points you towards pocket sprung, a mixed comfort-and-support feel points you towards a hybrid, and a more contouring surface points you towards memory foam. For example, Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress is a pocket sprung option from £205-£305, while Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress from £284-£544 mixes spring support with gel foam comfort and Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress from £158-£305 leans more towards contouring. Then check depth and bed-frame compatibility first, because Mattress Online notes depth can affect bedding, toppers and frame suitability, and the same model may work differently across sizes. Compare size-specific prices before buying, because the jump from single to king or super king can change the value story more than the mattress name itself.
Where the value is in this shortlist
Value should come from a meaningful construction difference, not just a higher sticker price. For example, a buyer comparing Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress from £205 with Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress from £284 should ask whether the hybrid construction, gel foam layer or size coverage is worth the extra spend for their own comfort preference. Confirm stock, delivery, trial and guarantee details on the live retailer page before purchase, and treat this page as a comparison aid rather than an independent lab ranking.
Retailer details used
Last checked 2026-08-15. The source list below is included to help you check the details behind the comparison. Always confirm the latest price, delivery cost, stock status and product details with the retailer before buying.
- Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress | MattressOnlineproduct-page evidence for Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress
- Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress | MattressOnlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Boost 1000 Pocket Memory Mattress
- Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress | MattressOnlineproduct-page evidence for Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress
- How Do I Choose the Best Mattress for My Bed? | Mattress OnlineBuying guidance and comparison factors
- Mattresses - Free Next Day Delivery - MattressOnlineCategory structure, types, sizes, trust signal, trial/delivery messaging
- How to measure mattress depth - MattressOnlineDepth as a comparison factor
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Buying questions
How were these mattresses chosen if the page is about over £1,000 mattresses?
They were chosen as a practical comparison shortlist from Mattress Online’s current products, but the supplied set does not actually sit above £1,000. That means the page works best as a compare-and-check guide, not a true premium-only edit. If you want a strict over-£1,000 shortlist, verify the live retailer range before deciding.
Is the cheapest mattress the best value on this shortlist?
Not automatically. Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress is the lowest priced, but value depends on whether its firmness, memory foam build and size option fit what you need better than a dearer pocket sprung or hybrid model. Compare the construction, depth and size-specific price before treating the cheapest option as the winner.
Do Mattress Online mattresses come with a trial or guarantee?
Some of the listed product pages show a 100-night comfort trial, but guarantee length varies by product, with examples in the shortlist showing different terms. Check the live product page for the exact trial, guarantee and delivery details before buying, because those terms should not be assumed to be the same across every mattress.
Which mattress type is better for my sleep position: pocket sprung, hybrid or memory foam?
It depends on the feel you want more than on one fixed rule. Pocket sprung mattresses such as Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress usually feel more responsive, hybrids such as Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress aim for a mix of spring support and foam comfort, and memory foam models such as Bodyshape Vitality Memory Foam Ortho Mattress lean more contouring. If you prefer a buoyant feel, start with pocket sprung; if you want a blend, look at hybrid; if you want a closer, foam-led feel, memory foam may suit better.
Why does mattress depth matter when choosing a mattress?
Depth can affect how the mattress fits your bed frame, bedding and any topper you already use. Mattress Online specifically flags depth as a practical buying factor, so it is worth checking before you buy a model such as Bodyshape Gel 2000 Pocket Hybrid Mattress or Aspire Pocket+ 1000 Tufted Mattress, especially when moving between sizes. A deeper mattress may change the look and fit of the bed as well as the feel.