There is no single pan-English style of playing on any folk instrument. One of the most distinct, Northumbrian, is heavily influenced by the pipes and indeed Scottish styles, and to some extent Irish. The north of England has been very cosmopolitan in style
as far back as records go. The southern style dominated by polkas and hornpipes has (unfortunately IMHO) made great inroads in the north in the last 40 years. I much prefer the eclectic mix of Scottish, Irish, American, whatever. Variety is the spice of life. I have great difficulty dancing some of our northern dances to the humpty-dumpty tunes from down south.