of Hambleton and Stalmine-with-Staynall was 2.61 per hectare, with a 100 to 93.0 female-to-male ratio. The proportion of residents who classified themselves as White was 99.5%, a figure higher than those for Wyre (98.9%), the North West (94.4%) and England (90.9%). Hambleton and Stalmine-with-Staynall's 1,796 households included 27.7% one-person households, 41.5% married couples living together (with or without children), 5.9% co-habiting couples, and 5.5% single parents with their children. Population change Landmarks and community Hambleton has four drinking establishments: two pubs, a club and a bar — the Shard Riverside Hotel, the Shovels Inn, the Hambleton Sports & Social Club and the Puddled Duck. Hambleton Hall is an 18th-century house that has been designated a Grade II listed building by English Heritage. Hambleton has a number of shops which include (but not limited to) an off-license, butchers, cheese shop, hairdressers and a petrol station which is also a Spar shop. Due to Hambleton being considered a rural settlement, there is a small number of full time jobs available in the village. The majority of employed residents commute to Preston , Fleetwood and Blackpool which has caused a rise in traffic congestion within and around the village in recent years. Religion and education Hambleton's Anglican parish church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, was rebuilt in 1749. It forms part of the benefice of The Waterside Parishes of Hambleton, Out Rawcliffe and Preesall, and is in the Diocese of Blackburn. The village had a Roman Catholic church, dedicated to Francis of Assisi, which was in the Diocese of Lancaster. It was built in 1979 as a chapel of ease to St Mary's in Great Eccleston, but has since been demolished. Hambleton also has a United Reformed church. Hambleton has one primary school. Transport The railway came to the Fylde in the first half of the 19th century; the Preston and Wyre Railway line was completed in 1840. The nearest railway station to Hambleton is Poulton-le-Fylde, which connects to major national train routes at Preston railway station. Hambleton lies on the A588 road between Poulton and Lancaster. Hambleton's nearest international airports are Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport. The 2C bus service that is run by Blackpool Transport serves the village. Buses to Knott End-on-Sea and Blackpool run every thirty minutes. Notable people Tom Bradshaw, former professional footballer Phil Clarkson, former professional footballer Terry Pashley, former professional footballer Derek Spence, former