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Harrison Spinks Alwoodley 9750 Pocket Mattress
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Harrison Spinks Alwoodley 9750 Pocket Mattress

FirmnessSoft Medium
ConstructionPocket sprung

In shortBack and front sleepers who like buoyant pocket-spring support should get on with this. I'd look elsewhere if you want a slow foam hug or the price stretches your budget. Read the review

Reveal Offer Price and Go To Site *
100-night comfort trial at Mattress OnlineConditions
Remedy
An exchange, not a refund
When
After 30 nights' use
Condition
Buy a mattress protector from Mattress Online with the mattress
Old mattress removal
£35
Delivery
Free; to the room of your choice £20

Checked on Mattress Online's site, 10 October 2026. Full terms at Mattress Online

Who is it best for? powered by SnoozeScore

In our experience, the materials and construction that go into this product can make it suitable for the following people.

What our reviewers found

Pros

Huge amount of pocket springs will keep every part of your body supported

Cons

Many may find themselves priced out

On paper, the Harrison Spinks Alwoodley 8250 (now sold as the Alwoodley 9750) ticks a lot of boxes for a proper pocket spring mattress. With thousands of individually pocketed springs under the hand-tufted top, I'd expect the surface to give in a really controlled way, the springs reacting in smaller sections rather than the whole mattress dipping. It was sold with 8250 individual pocket springs (the listing now shows 9750), and each spring moulds to provide body-contouring support. A spring unit like that should keep you nicely level through the hips and lower back when you're on your back, and the owners who like it really like it, one wrote 'Never slept better'. That said, that many springs is a big number but it doesn't automatically mean it'll suit everyone, if you're lighter and mostly sleep on your side you might find the medium feel a touch too firm around the shoulder. It also isn't the sort of mattress I'd pick if you want that slow, sink-in memory foam hug, there's no foam in it at all, so the build is buoyant and spring-led. One owner who came to it from a Tempur said they would 'probably revert back' for the 'extra softness'.

The Alwoodley Pocket Mattress is designed and created by Harrison Spinks, a company that combines an impressive history of over 100 years with the latest technology and innovation. The mattresses are made in England and contain hand-tufted, individually wrapped pocket springs that provide even weight distribution and enhanced durability. Hand tufting holds the wool, hemp, mohair and cotton fillings firmly in place, so I'd expect that traditional, slightly firmer surface feel rather than a super-plush pillow top, and owners bear that out: a side sleeper who returned it said it 'felt more like firm mattress rather than medium', and another wrote that 'The stitching can be felt through the mattress cover we had'. The border is hand side-stitched in three rows, which should make for decent edge support, but it's not a rigid 'sit-on-the-edge-all-day' type of border, so expect a bit of compression when you sit on the side to put your shoes on. For those who like to sleep on their stomach , back or side, this mattress will provide superb support thanks to its medium firmness rating. Personally, I think it suits back and front sleepers best, and if you're a dedicated side sleeper with bony shoulders or hips I'd be tempted to try it in-store first because it could feel a bit too 'on top' rather than letting you nestle in.

How we reviewed the Harrison Spinks Alwoodley 9750 Pocket Mattress

20 owner reviews analysed10+ years in the mattress industryBenchmarked against 346 pocket-sprung mattresses40-point spec check481 price checks since Aug 2021

Drawing on over 10 years in the mattress industry, our team assessed the construction, materials and firmness of the Harrison Spinks Alwoodley 9750 Pocket Mattress from its 40-point specification in Mattress Online's listing, and benchmarked it against 346 other pocket-sprung mattresses we track. We analysed all 20 owner reviews. We have checked its price 481 times since August 2021. How we review


Corrections

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11 October 2026
This mattress is now sold as the Alwoodley 9750. The listing now shows 9750 pocket springs, where we had 8250.

How does it feel?

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Price history

From £1,165 (Single) at Mattress Online

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£1,555No change Read 28 Oct 2026 · excludes delivery
Shop King at Mattress Online

King price, tracked since 26 Oct

We have read the King at Mattress Online 3 times since 26 Oct 2026, and it has been £1,555 each time.

SizeLatest readingReadLowest readingOnTracking since
Single£1,16528 Oct 2026£1,16526 Oct 202626 Oct 2026
Double£1,36528 Oct 2026£1,36526 Oct 202626 Oct 2026
King£1,55528 Oct 2026£1,55526 Oct 202626 Oct 2026
Super King£2,17528 Oct 2026£2,17526 Oct 202626 Oct 2026
Emperor£3,18928 Oct 2026£3,18926 Oct 202626 Oct 2026

Prices exclude delivery. How we record prices: our mattress price report.

How it scores
of the Harrison Spinks Alwoodley 9750 Pocket Mattress
Scored from the build and owner reviews: each measure starts from how this construction usually performs, then moves with what owners of this mattress report against owners of similar mattresses.
Scored from the build and owner reviews: each measure starts from how this construction usually performs, then moves with what owners of this mattress report against owners of similar mattresses.

Suitability

  • Back Sleepers 3.5/5
  • The amount of support offered from a mattress will vary depending on the firmness of the tension and the type of support layer used. Based on a person of average build.
  • Side Sleepers 4/5
  • If you sleep on your side you typically need a supportive tension that is not too firm, nor too soft. This is because your hips and shoulders need adequate sinkage.
  • Stomach Sleepers 3.5/5
  • Stomach sleepers need a reasonable amount of tension in the base support layer to adequately offer body contouring and help prevent aches and pains. Results will vary based on your build.

Performance

  • Breathability 5/5
  • Mattresses that feature breathable materials help promote airflow and keep you cool making for a more hygienic night's sleep.
  • Turning on mattress 5/5
  • Certain materials like memory foam can make it difficult to move about on the mattress while you toss and turn. Same too for pillow tops which can create a cloud like sensation which can make manoeuvrability challenging.
  • Stability 4/5
  • Depending on the type of support layer in place can have an impact on stability, edge to edge support and roll together prevention. Pocket springs of a firmer tension will have better stability than open coil soft tension, for example.

Ease of Use

  • Turning handles 5/5
  • Mattresses typically need to be rotated frequently and having turning handles can be massively beneficial, particularly in larger sizes which can become fairly heavy.

Odour

  • Initial Odour 4.5/5
  • Materials in mattresses, particularly memory foam and rolled bed-in-a-box mattresses can have an initial odour, this is typically short term and reduces considerably within 24 hours.
  • Long Standing Odour 5/5
  • Certain materials inside different mattresses can produce a small odour. Typically this is short term rather than long standing but there are minor exceptions.

Brand Rating

  • Overall Brand Rating 4.5/5
  • This is based on community driven customer reviews tied to product reviews and grouped together at a brand level to produce a score.
*Assumes average weight. Suitability is dependent on body type, so check your SnoozeScore above for a more tailored guide.
Radar analysis
of the Harrison Spinks Alwoodley 9750 Pocket Mattress
Brand: Harrison Spinks
Retailer: Mattress Online
Delivery Time: Excellent
Delivery Charge: Excellent
Customer Sentiment: Good
Guarantee: Good
Radar Analysis looks at the product, brand and retailer against base norms established within the industry and determines where the product sits by way of established performance metrics.

Owners, by the numbers

Counted from 20 owner reviews of this mattress on retailer sites.

80%gave it 5 stars16 of 20 reviews
0%gave it 1 or 2 stars0 of 20 reviews
Top third on priceon price, at £1,165 (Single)215 of 263 other pocket spring mattresses cost less today

Counted from reviews published on retailer listings. Each review counts once, even where a retailer shows it on several listings, and reviews left on WantMattress are not included. The method is set out in the reliability report.

Reviews

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4.7owner rating out of 520 reviews
Verified Buyer
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Quality is obvious. If we hadn't had a tempur for over ten years, I would say this is a really comfy bed and would be happy for its life time use. Albeit, only five years gauranteed!Having had a tempur though, I would probably revert back.Mainly due to spouse requiring that extra softness and a complete awareness removal from any turn/roll movement by partner. While this is a fantastic make and constructed with the Best Materials, we have been served well with the tempur and too be honest, can say, there aren't any regrets with the purchase.
Verified Buyer
Verified by Mattress Online
5
We love our new mattress, fantastic comfort, easily the best mattress I've ever had. As you would expect it's really well made.Importantly we are sleeping so well.
Verified Buyer
Verified by Mattress Online
5
There's nothing I don't like about this mattress.
Verified Buyer
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Comfort excellent for the price.
Verified Buyer
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Good quality, firm support.
Dave
Verified by Mattress Online
4
Good Points: Quality is obvious. If we hadn't had a tempur for over ten years, I would say this is a really comfy bed and would be happy for its life time use. Albeit, only five years gauranteed! Having had a tempur though, I would probably revert back. Mainly due to spouse requiring that extra softness and a complete awareness removal from any turn/roll movement by partner. While this is a fantastic make and constructed with the Best Materials, we have been served well with the tempur and too be honest, can say, there aren't any regrets with the purchase. Improvement Points: Comparing this to our tempur, it would be difficult to separate, based on the very different structures. That said, a longer guarantee period would be an advantage. Price for price - this would be a distinct advantage.
Ravinder
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Swapped for an Emma Hybrid as was too soft and no edge support after 30 days. Upgrading from an Emma Premium, unfortunately not as good as the previous mattress. Reviewed in store on Saturday and arrived Tuesday and had a blissful night's sleep ever since.
A Biggs
Verified by Mattress Online
3
This one was not for us. We sent it back for a different make which at the moment we are quite happy with. The Harrison stinks mattress we found it lost its substance after a week of sleeping and we did not find it comfortable.
Fiona
Verified by Mattress Online
3
Obviously a quality mattress but felt more like firm mattress rather than medium, I'm a side sleeper and hurt my shoulders. So had to return it under the 60-night comfort trial for another mattress.
Michael
Verified by Mattress Online
4
Good Points: Comfort excellent for the price. Improvement Points: Stitching - handles were on the point of tearing away. The weight of a super kingsize mattress requires more robust reinforcement.
Christina
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Good Points: Good quality, firm support. Improvement Points: The stitching can be felt through the mattress cover we had and the mattress is quite firm which took some getting used to
Timmy
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Good Points: We love our new mattress, fantastic comfort, easily the best mattress I've ever had. As you would expect it's really well made. Importantly we are sleeping so well.
A Stokes
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Exceptional - great showroom tucked away in sheffield - great advice - unpressured and we made a good choice - fabulously comfortable mattress.
Jane
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Very pleased with my new mattress, this is our 2nd Harrison bed now and I definitely would not consider changing it for anything else, love it
Mark
Verified by Mattress Online
5
This review contains a rating only; no comment was left by the customer.
Carol
Verified by Mattress Online
5
This review contains a rating only; no comment was left by the customer.
Susan
Verified by Mattress Online
5
The mattress is wonderful, it's comfy, supportive and well made
Karen
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Good Points: There's nothing I don't like about this mattress.
Colin
Verified by Mattress Online
5
It is a comfortable and fantastic bed
Andy
Verified by Mattress Online
5
Good Points: Never slept better

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Guides this mattress is featured in

This mattress is listed in 2 of our guides because its build meets what each guide looks for. Each card says what that is.

  • Lighter sleepers guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists soft to medium mattresses without a memory foam top, unless latex is there too, which a lighter body can settle into.

    Read the guide
  • Pregnancy guide

    Why it’s featured

    This guide lists soft-medium and medium pocket-sprung and hybrid mattresses, which suit side sleeping through pregnancy.

    Read the guide

Sources for this review

  • Our assessmentConstruction, materials and firmness judged by our team, from over 10 years in the mattress industry
  • Specification40 points from Mattress Online's listing
  • Owner reviews20 analysed
  • Price history481 checks since August 2021
  • BenchmarkCompared with 346 other pocket-sprung mattresses we track
  • Site-wideOur price tracker has logged 1,314,947 retailer prices since June 2019

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