Conference North 2012-13

A total of 22 teams competed in the division, including 18 sides which competed in the Conference North the previous season, two promoted from the Southern Football League and two from the Northern Premier League.

Promotion and relegation
Teams promoted from 2011–12 Northern Premier League Premier Division
 * Chester
 * Bradford Park Avenue

Teams promoted from 2011–12 Southern League Premier Division
 * Brackley Town
 * Oxford City