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Choosing a mattress often comes down to weighing the bounce of springs against the contouring feel of foam. The Sleep People‘s range brings both together within pocket spring models that add memory foam layers, spanning several named products, depths, and comfort fillings across UK and European sizing. This article looks at how that combination is built, how three specific models compare, and how sizing works across the collection.

Springs and Foam Working Together in Hybrid Builds

A pocket spring mattress with memory foam combines two support systems in one build. Individually pocketed springs move independently to respond to body weight and shape, while a memory foam layer sits above to cushion pressure points such as shoulders and hips, so the base stays responsive while the surface softens the contact points rather than relying on either element alone.

Depth, spring count, and top-layer material vary by model, which changes the overall feel from medium-firm to medium-soft depending on the product chosen. The Sleep People notes free UK delivery and handmade-to-order production across its mattress range, which applies to the pocket spring with memory foam models alongside the rest of the catalogue.

Starlight Beds 9″ Deep Cashmere Fabric Medium Firm Pocket Spring Mattress

The Starlight Beds 9″ Deep Cashmere Fabric Medium Firm Pocket Spring Mattress is a hybrid build containing a pocket spring unit topped with memory foam and finished with a cashmere top panel designed with air vents for added breathability, and it is listed at a price of 117.95 for a medium firm feel. The listed depth is 9 inches, matching the 23cm figure given for this model on the brand’s collection page.

Diamond Collection 1000 Pocket Spring with Memory Foam Mattress

The Diamond Collection 1000 Pocket Spring with Memory Foam Mattress and the Diamond Collection 3000 Memory Foam Pocket Spring Mattress both carry a soft micro-quilted top panel described as providing a luscious, comfortable feel, with the 1000 model priced at 206.95 and the 3000 model priced at 290.95. Both listings describe the mattress as the result of years of research and development in affordable, ergonomic comfort, and the shared naming and shared top panel treatment indicate that the Diamond line spans more than one spring specification rather than a single fixed build.

Starlight Beds 22cm Deep Memory Foam and 1000 Pocket Spring Mattress

The Starlight Beds 22cm Deep Memory Foam and 1000 Pocket Spring Mattress pairs a premium Cooltouch fabric with wavy quilted polyester at the top panel, adds a 5cm layer of soft memory foam above the spring unit, and is priced at 112.95, with the listing also noting that the mattress absorbs body heat as part of its comfort behaviour. On the brand’s own collection page this same model is also catalogued as a 9 inch depth alongside its 22cm figure, so the two measurements describe the same build rather than two different products.

Natural Fillings and Premium Fabric Options in The Sleep People’s Hybrid Range

Beyond straightforward foam-over-spring builds, the range includes models built around natural comfort fillings rather than memory foam alone. The Silk Alpaca Blackstar Cashmere with Rebound Wool Cotton 1000 Pocket Spring Mattress is described as containing 1000 individually nested pocket springs alongside natural fillings, with a cashmere top layer and a comfort blend that includes alpaca fibre, and it is listed at 117.95, positioning it as a natural-fillings alternative within the same pocket spring category The Sleep People uses for its foam models.

The brand’s own collection description states that natural fillings like wool, cotton, and silk suit those seeking luxurious softness, while memory foam suits those seeking pressure relief and support. Fabric treatments across the range also vary, from cashmere top panels to Cooltouch and wavy quilted polyester finishes, each attached to a specific named model rather than applied uniformly across the collection. Depth ratings attached to these models, whether given in inches or centimetres, sit alongside the spring count and filling type as the main variables separating one product from another.

• The Diamond Collection spans at least two spring specifications, the 1000 Pocket Spring with Memory Foam Mattress and the 3000 Memory Foam Pocket Spring Mattress.
• The Starlight Beds 9″ Deep Cashmere Fabric mattress uses a cashmere top panel with air vents built in for breathability.
• The Starlight Beds 22cm Deep option adds a 5cm layer of memory foam over its 1000 pocket spring unit.
• The Silk Alpaca Blackstar Cashmere mattress replaces memory foam with a natural comfort blend that includes alpaca fibre, wool, and cotton.
• Fabric finishes across these models range from cashmere to Cooltouch fabric with wavy quilted polyester detailing.

Sizing and Customization Across UK and European Dimensions

Sizing is listed across both UK and European measurements, covering Shorty, Small Single, Single, Small Double, Double, King Size, and Super King in UK dimensions, alongside European Small Single, European Single, European Double, and European King options. UK Single measures 90cm x 190cm and UK Double measures 135cm x 190cm, while European Double is listed at 140cm x 200cm and European King at 160cm x 200cm. This spread means the pocket spring mattress with memory foam models can generally be matched to either UK or European bed frame dimensions rather than one standard alone.

Ikea custom sizing is also mentioned as available across the mattress range, which extends the practical fit beyond standard UK and European frames. Since individual pocket spring with memory foam listings note their own depth, from 9 inches up to 22cm and beyond depending on the model, the combination of depth rating and size option allows for a fairly wide match against existing bed frames without altering the underlying construction of springs and foam sold by The Sleep People.

The Sleep People‘s named products within this collection differ mainly in depth, spring count, comfort filling, and fabric finish, giving a set of concrete options rather than a single fixed build.

Budget foam mattresses often come with a catch, whether it is a narrow size range or a thin comfort layer that barely qualifies as memory foam. The Foam People‘s Core Range lists supportive and memory foam mattresses from £66.59 while still covering standard UK beds, European sizes, and the awkward dimensions found in caravans and campervans. What follows is a closer look at what sits inside that range and how the depth and material choices compare.

What the Core Range Covers: Materials and Depth Options

The Core Range groups together several mattress types rather than offering a single formula stretched across sizes. Depths across the collection run from 4-inch (10cm) supportive foam builds up to 6-inch (15cm) constructions. Some models lean toward classic memory foam feel, others toward a firmer orthopaedic-style support, and one introduces cooling technology into the mix.

Because the range is built from these distinct products rather than a single mattress resized, the practical difference between models is not just depth but also feel. A 4-inch supportive foam mattress will sit differently under a sleeper than a 6-inch mattress with a dedicated memory foam top layer, even before price is considered. This is the detail worth checking before comparing prices, since two budget foam mattresses at similar cost can still behave very differently once in use.

Westwood Core Memory Foam and Supportive Foam Mattress at £66.59

The Westwood Core Memory Foam and Supportive Foam Mattress from The Foam People is priced from £66.59, discounted from a regular price of £73.99, making it one of the more accessible entries in the Core Range. It measures 4-inch (10cm) deep and is built to combine softness with support, aimed at sleepers who want a balance between the two rather than a mattress that leans firmly one way. A related model, the Westwood Core Supportive Firm 10cm Deep Foam Mattress, is listed separately at £66.99 and is designed for a firmer, more orthopaedic-style feel rather than the blended comfort of the standard Westwood Core.

Core Bubble Memory 6-inch Deep Mattress and Medium-Firm Comfort

The Core Bubble Memory 6-inch (15cm) Deep Mattress is priced from £88.19, down from £97.99, and sits deeper in the range than the Westwood models. Its construction pairs a 2-inch (5cm) memory foam comfort layer with a 4-inch (10cm) supportive foam base, combining a firmer core with a softer feel that is attributed to the cover and the Comfort Bubble surface rather than the core itself, placing it among the deeper builds in the range alongside the CoolMax model at the same 6-inch (15cm) overall depth. The overall feel is pitched as medium to medium-firm, offering structured support underneath a surface that is noticeably softer to the touch.

Core CoolMax Memory Foam Mattress: Cooling Technology Under £93

The Core CoolMax Memory Foam Mattress is listed from £92.99 and is built to a 6-inch (15cm) depth, putting it in similar territory to the Core Bubble model in terms of construction. What separates it is the CoolMax element, described on the brand’s own site as advanced cooling technology paired with the same memory foam comfort found elsewhere in the range. For anyone specifically weighing up cheap memory foam mattresses that also address heat retention, this is the model within the Core Range built around that feature, still priced under £100.

Custom Sizing for Caravans and Campervans Without Premium Cost

Standard bed sizes are only part of what the Core Range addresses. The Foam People also lists a Core Caravan 6-inch Deep Memory Mattress, priced from £89.99 down from £99.99, described as letting the buyer choose the size to suit static caravans and camper van conversions with narrower or unusual bed dimensions. This sits alongside the standard-size Core mattresses rather than replacing them, giving caravan and campervan owners a route to a fitted mattress without moving into the higher-priced Comfort or Superior collections.

The wider site also lists custom-size caravan and campervan mattresses and toppers as separate categories, alongside static caravan mattresses in deeper builds such as the Comfort Premium 8-inch and Superior Diamond Luxury 10-inch options, both priced above the Core Range. Those alternatives sit outside the £100 threshold this article is concerned with, but their existence shows that the made-to-measure approach used in the Core Caravan mattress is not a one-off but part of how The Foam People handles non-standard bed sizes across its whole catalogue.

Free Delivery and Payment Flexibility Across All Price Points

Every product across the site, including the entire Core Range, ships with free UK delivery, and mattresses are rolled and boxed for transport. Klarna is listed as an available payment method, giving buyers a way to spread the cost of even the lower-priced Core mattresses if preferred. A on orders over £400 is also listed on the Core Range collection page, which is more relevant to bulk or multi-item orders than to a single budget purchase but is worth noting for anyone furnishing more than one bed.

• The Westwood Core Memory Foam and Supportive Foam Mattress is 4-inch (10cm) deep and priced from £66.59.
• The Westwood Core Supportive Firm 10cm Deep Foam Mattress offers a firmer alternative at the same depth for £66.99.
• The Core Bubble Memory 6-inch (15cm) Deep Mattress combines a 2-inch memory foam layer with a 4-inch supportive base, priced from £88.19.
• The Core CoolMax Memory Foam Mattress matches the 6-inch depth of the Core Bubble model while adding cooling technology, priced from £92.99.
• The Core Caravan 6-inch Deep Memory Mattress is available in custom sizes for static caravans and campervans, priced from £89.99.

Taken together, the Core Range gives a fairly clear map for matching mattress type to bed type without stepping outside a budget ceiling. Shoppers weighing up budget foam mattresses for a spare room, a static caravan, or a campervan conversion have a specific model to point to in each case, rather than a single generic product stretched to fit every use.