It is counterpart to National League 2 South, which covers the southern half of the country.

Kendal finished the season as champions, 5 points clear of second placed Stourbridge, to gain the only promotion spot to the 2000–01 National Division 2 (former National League 1).

At the other end of the table, Sheffield were the only side to be relegated, only winning 3 games and finishing 5 points adrift of safety.

The reason National League 2 North only had one relegation place compared to National League 2 South (who had two) was that both of the two teams relegated from the division above were based in the south of the country, requiring more places to accommodate for their arrival the following season.

The league champions were promoted to National Division 2 while the bottom side dropped to either North 1 or Midlands depending on locality.