Highburton is a mainly residential area and is part of the village of Kirkburton.

There are 2 pubs - The Smiths Arms and The White Swan. The only other amenity is Highburton Co-op which is a general grocer and newsagents.

Huddersfield Bus services 81 and 83 go from Huddersfield to Scissett or Denby Dale via Highburton approximately every 30 minutes or 1 hour depending on the time of day.

Highburton First School educates children from Reception to Year 5. Children then move on to Kirkburton Middle School and finally Shelley College.