National League North 2016–17

The division will consist of 22 clubs.

The following 5 clubs left the National League North before the season -
 * Corby Town, relegated to Northern Premier League Premier Division
 * Hednesford Town, relegated to the Northern Premier League
 * Lowestoft Town, relegated to the Isthmian League Premier Division
 * North Ferriby United, promoted to the National League
 * Solihull Moors, promoted to the National League

The following 5 clubs joined the National League North before the season -
 * Altrincham, relegated from the National League
 * Darlington 1883, promoted as champions from the Northern Premier League Premier Division
 * F.C. Halifax Town, relegated from the National League
 * Kidderminster Harriers, relegated from the National League
 * Salford City, promoted as play-off winners from the Northern Premier League Premier Division